Dell PowerVault 700N Administrator's Manual

Also see for PowerVault 700N: Deployment guide

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Windows Server BackupWindows Server Backup is a feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 that provides a set of wizards and tools for you toperform basic backup and recovery tasks for the server it is installed on. This feature has been redesigned andintroduces new technology. The previous backup feature (Ntbackup.exe) in earlier versions of Windows is no longeravailable. For more information, see "Performing Backup of Your Server".Managing Your NAS SystemThe following management tools are pre-installed on your system:• Dell OpenManage Server Administrator• Remote Desktop for AdministrationDell OpenManage Server AdministratorDell OpenManage Server Administrator provides a comprehensive, one-to-one system management solution in twoways:• Integrated web browser-based GUI—through the Server Administrator home page• Command line interface (CLI)—through the operating systemServer Administrator allows you to manage NAS systems on a network locally and remotely.Server Administrator provides information about:• Systems that are operating properly and systems that have problems• Systems that require updates• Systems that require remote recovery operationsServer Administrator Integrated FeaturesServer Administrator provides easy-to-use management and administration of local and remote systems through acomprehensive set of integrated management services. Server Administrator resides solely on the managed system andis accessible both locally and remotely from the Server Administrator home page. Server Administrator ensures thesecurity of its management connections through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), authentication, and industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption.Server Administrator Home PageThe Server Administrator home page provides a web browser-based system management from the managed node orfrom a remote host through a LAN, dial-up service, or wireless network. When the NAS system is installed andconfigured on the managed node, you can perform remote management functions from any system that has a supportedweb browser and connection. Additionally, the Server Administrator home page provides extensive, context-sensitiveonline help.11