When SoftNAS StorageCenter is first started, the Getting Started helper will be displayed.  This helper provides a set of step-by-step, on-screen instructions designed to make initial configuration, setup and use of SoftNAS faster and easier for first-time users.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Getting Started Helper

 

 

 

SoftNAS includes a task scheduler, used to execute various tasks on a periodic basis; e.g., scheduled snapshots, scheduled replication, etc.

 

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Managing Schedules

 

 

 

You can configure and manage all users's passwords from Passwords panel.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Managing Passwords

 

 

 

 

The Kerberos helps in communicating over a non-secure network to prove identity to one another in a secure manner. You can configure Kerberos from SoftNAS.

 

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Configuring Kerberos

 

 

 

The Firewall in SoftNAS helps you to control the incoming and outgoing network traffic in VPN.

 

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Managing Firewall

 

 

 

You can enter license key and activate your copy of SoftNAS.

 

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Activating License

 

 

 

 

You can administer network interfaces, routing and gateways, hostname, DNS and other network-related configuration.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Configuring Network Settings

 

 

 

The System Settings in SoftNAS allows configuring general system settings through the standard Webmin control panel. SoftNAS uses Webmin to provide robust Linux administration functionality. It provides a rich, extensive set of Linux administration tools for advanced users.

 

.For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Configuring General System Settings

 

 

 

The System Services allows you to manage all bootup and shutdown processes and services. You can also create a new upstart service.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Managing System Services

 

 

 

The System Time module allows you to configure system time and hardware clock. You can also change time zone and synchronize the system time with a remote server.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Configuring System Time

 

 

 

After installing SoftNAS, it is recommended to perform a software update to ensure that you are running the latest version.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Updating Software

 

 

 

The User Accounts section of SoftNAS allows you to add, edit, remove and manage user groups and users.

 

For more information, refer to the following link.

 

Managing User Accounts