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STEP 5
NOTE ON IMAGE DATABASES: Some photo management software such as Apple Aperture and media
management software such as Apple iTunes use a database for organizing files. Pogoplug Remote Access
Software works with individual files in a folder structure and not on files in a database structure. For
remote access, choose the file location where the source files reside and not the location of your
management software database. Excluding the location of management software databases is
recommended. If necessary, create a location for individual files not in a database to facilitate access via
Pogoplug.
NOTE ON BACKUP: The data in the location(s) selected for remote access will not be backed up offsite to
the Pogoplug Cloud following these instructions provided so far in this document. These instructions enable
remote access and download of your files. If you want to back up your data to the Pogoplug Cloud, see the
section entitled, "Syncing data from your Drobo to the Pogoplug Cloud."
The newly installed Pogoplug agent is started automatically when you boot your computer. As stated
previously, the computer on which the software is installed must be powered on for access to your personal
cloud. From the agent, you can add specific files from specified locations to be remotely viewed through the
system tray (most likely located on the bottom right of your screen).
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Finally, the Pogoplug wizard will ask you
which files you would like to make available
for remote access. Common locations are
suggested in the Pogoplug wizard.
Depending on the number of files on your
Drobo, it may not be practical to share all of
them, as indexing can take a long time and
creates many index files. It is recommended
that you choose the types of files (photos,
movies, documents) that you are most likely to
want to share or access remotely.
Keep in mind that additional folders or files
stored on your Drobo can be added at any time
using the Pogoplug Preference screen of the
newly installed software (illustrated in the
following section).
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