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Version: 1.0.2

Installing NAS Proxy

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This guide is only relevant for the Hitachi platform.

Installation Steps​

  1. Install the Superna NAS Proxy
    The DSES setup program prompts you to install the Superna NAS Proxy if it is not already installed.
    dses_setup_program_prompt

  2. Follow the Installation Sequence
    Follow the Superna NAS Proxy installation sequence.
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    nas_proxy_installation_step_2
    nas_proxy_installation_step_3
    nas_proxy_installation_step_4

  3. Enter the Service Account Name
    Enter the service account name in the domain\account format. Use the same account configured for the DSES software.
    enter_service_account_name

  4. Complete the Installation
    Complete the installation by following the prompts in the Superna NAS Proxy installer.
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    installation_completion_step_2

Configuring the HNAS in the DSES UI​

  1. Add an EVS to the Policy Hierarchy
    Install the Hitachi version of Data Security Essentials. Add the EVS to the hierarchy for management.

  2. Open Superna Data Security Essentials Admin
    Go to:
    Start > All Programs > Superna Data Security Essentials > Data Security Essentials Admin

  3. Create a New EVS
    Right-click My Site, and select:
    New > EVS
    adding_evs_to_policy_hierarchy

  4. Name the EVS
    When prompted, enter a name that matches the CIFS name of the EVS.
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  5. Add a Data Security Application
    After the device appears in the list of recognized servers, right-click the device, and select:
    New > Data Security Application
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  6. Add a Policy Engine Application
    Right-click the device, and select:
    New > Data Security - Policy Engine Application
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  7. Configure the Windows Server
    The Hitachi EVS is now part of the hierarchy. Configure the Windows server that manages the filer.

  8. Expand the Windows-Based Server
    In the Superna Smart Policy Manager hierarchy view (left pane), click the plus sign (+) beside the Windows-based server that manages the Hitachi EVS.

  9. Open Data Security Properties
    Right-click Data Security under that entry, and select Properties to open the Data Security Configuration screen.

  10. Use the Hitachi Connector Tab
    Click the Hitachi Connector tab.
    replace_nas_connector_with_hitachi_connector_step_9

  11. Add the EVS CIFS Name
    Click Add, enter the CIFS name of the EVS to manage, and select OK.
    enter_cifs_name_for_evs_step_11

  12. Confirm the Configuration
    Select OK in the Superna Data Security Essentials Configuration screen.

  13. Open Data Security Policy Engine Properties
    Right click Data Security - Policy Engine, select Properties to open the Data Security - Policy Engine

  14. Use the Hitachi Connector Tab
    Click the Hitachi Connector tab.

  15. Add the EVS CIFS Name
    Click Add, enter the CIFS name of the EVS to manage, and select OK.

  16. Confirm the Configuration
    Select OK in the Superna Data Security Essentials Configuration screen.

Configuring the EVS for File Filtering​

  1. SSH into the HNAS Management Console
    Open a terminal and connect to the IP or hostname of your HNAS system.

  2. Select the EVS You Want to Manage
    Run the following command, where <evs-id> is the ID of the EVS shown by evs list:

    evs-select <evs-id>

  3. Enable File Filtering Run:

    file-filtering on

    This turns on the file filtering interface that Data Security Essentials uses to receive events from the HNAS.