Freedom9 4020 - Manual (Page 28)

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Note: Since each Linux or Mac user can represent multiple users, the number of
actual users can be higher.
Adding Users
By default, the storage server uses local authentication mode, which means that you can add,
modify, or remove all types of users at any time. If you’re using Active Directory authentication
mode, you can add, modify, or remove Linux or other Mac users, but not Windows users. All
Windows users are controlled entirely by the Active Directory server.
If you’re using local authentication mode, you can also put Windows and Mac OS X users into
groups. This makes it easier to give several users access to the same shared folder at once. For
example, in an office environment, you might create one group for all users and give that group
read-only access to a shared folder with corporate policies. You might then create separate
groups for each department (such as Sales or HR) and give those groups read/write access to
shared folders with information specifically for those groups (such as expense reports or
company benefits). Each user can be a member of multiple groups. (If you’re using Active
Directory authentication mode, you cannot create groups using the Manager. All groups are
controlled entirely by the Active Directory server.)
To add a new user:
1. Click “Add” to open the Add User page (Figure 3-6). Select the type of operating system
used by the user and click “Next”.
Note: Linux and Mac users must use Network File System (NFS) to access the
freeStor 4020. Using this protocol, they are given access based on the computer
and not the individual users on the computer. However, in Windows and OS X
environments, each computer user can have individual access to a shared folder.
Note: If Active Directory is being used, only Linux and Mac users can be added
on this page. All Windows users are controlled by the Active Directory server.
Figure 3-6: Add User Page
2. The next page that is displayed depends on the type of user being added. For Windows and
OS X users, the page shown in Figure 3-7 will be displayed, and for Linux and Mac users,
the page shown in Figure 3-8 will be displayed.