Install Guide

5. (Inherit settings only) Choose the Storage Center settings to inherit.
a. Select the Storage Center from which you want to inherit settings, then click Next. The wizard advances to the next
page.
b. Select the check box for each category of settings that you want to inherit.
c. When you are done, click Finish.
● If passwords are not configured for the Dell SupportAssist proxy, Secure Console proxy, or SMTP server, the dialog
box closes.
● If passwords for the Dell SupportAssist proxy, Secure Console proxy, or SMTP server are configured, you are
prompted to retype the required passwords.
d. Type the required passwords to complete the wizard.
Next Steps
After installation is complete, perform basic tasks to configure Storage Manager for your environment. These tasks depend on
the configuration, so some of them might not apply to your site.
See the Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide for detailed configuration instructions, including how to:
● Add Storage Manager users.
● Configure the Data Collector to authenticate Storage Manager users using an Active Directory or OpenLDAP directory
service.
● Add a Storage Center to Storage Manager.
● Create Storage Center volumes.
● Add servers to Storage Centers.
● Add FluidFS clusters to Storage Manager.
● Configure email notifications.
● Set up remote Storage Centers and Replication QoS.
● Configure replications and Live Volumes.
● Predefine your disaster recovery plan.
● Configure VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes.
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Installing and Configuring the Storage Manager Client