Administrator Guide

Next Steps
This section describes some basic tasks that you may want to perform after your first log on to Unisphere. These tasks are
configuration dependent and not all tasks are required at all sites.
Add Unisphere Users
Depending on your configuration, you can add users to your system using the Data Collector or you can create local users on the
Storage Center using Unisphere.
● Data Collector – The Data Collector controls user access to Unisphere Central functions and associated Storage Centers
based on the privileges assigned to users: Reporter, Volume Manager, or Administrator. New users and the associated
Storage Centers are created and managed only by the Data Collector. If you want to grant Storage Centers access to other
members of your organization, use Unisphere Central to grant them access using either of the following methods:
○ Create local Data Collector users.
○ Configure the Data Collector to authenticate users using an external Active Directory or OpenLDAP directory service,
and then grant access to specific directory users and/or user groups.
● Unisphere – When connected directly to a Storage Center, use local user groups to control the storage objects that can be
viewed by a Storage Center user. The privilege level of a Storage Center user controls what a user can do on a Storage
Center.
Add Storage Centers
Add Storage Centers to the Data Collector so that they can be managed and maintained using Unisphere Central.
Related concepts
Adding and Organizing Storage Centers on page 45
Configure Storage Center Volumes
After you have added Storage Centers to the Data Collector or connected directly to a single Storage Center, you can create
and manage volumes on the Storage Centers.
You can also manage snapshot profiles and storage profiles on the Storage Centers.
Related concepts
Managing Volumes on page 49
Managing Snapshot Profiles on page 88
Add Servers to the Storage Centers
Use Unisphere to add servers that use Storage Center volumes to the associated Storage Centers.
Related concepts
Storage Center Server Administration on page 102
Configure Email Notifications
The Data Collector can send emails to notify you when alerts occur and automated reports are ready. To enable email
notifications, configure the SMTP settings on the Data Collector and add an email address to your user account on the Data
Collector.
Related concepts
Configuring Email Alerts for Unisphere Central Events on page 274
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Getting Started