Administrator Guide

Set Default Cache Settings for New Volumes
The default cache settings are used when a new volume is created unless the user changes them. You can prevent the default
cache settings from being changed during volume creation by clearing the Allow Cache Selection checkbox.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the Preferences tab.
4. Select or clear the Read Cache and Write Cache checkboxes to set the default cache settings for new volumes.
5. Select or clear the Allow Cache Selection checkbox to allow or prevent users from configuring cache settings when
creating volumes.
6. Click OK.
Set the Default Snapshot Options for New Volumes
The default snapshot options are used when a new volume is created unless the user changes them.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the Preferences tab.
4. Choose default Snapshot Profiles.
a. In the Snapshot area, click Change.
The Select Snapshot Profiles dialog box opens.
b. In the top pane, select the Snapshot Profiles to assign to new volumes by default.
c. Click OK.
The Select Snapshot Profiles dialog box closes.
5. In the Minimum Snapshot Interval field, type the number of minutes that must pass after a snapshot is taken before a
subsequent snapshot can be taken.
6. Click OK.
Allow or Disallow Advanced Volume Mapping Settings
Advanced volume mapping options include LUN configuration, mapping path options, and making the volume read-only.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
2. In the Summary tab, click Edit Settings.
The Edit Storage Center Settings dialog box opens.
3. Click the Preferences tab.
4. Select or clear the Allow Advanced Mapping checkbox to enable or disable advanced volume mapping options.
5. Click OK.
Set the Default Operating System for New Servers
The default operating system is used for new servers unless the user selects a different option. For convenience, choose the
operating system that is most common in your environment.
Steps
1. If the Storage Manager Client is connected to a Data Collector, select a Storage Center from the Storage view.
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