After you create a volume, you can create shared folders on that volume. For more information on creating a volume, see the How do I create a volume on my ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system?
To create a shared folder:
1. Select Shares > Shares.
A list of shared folders and LUNs on each volume displays.
2. Click the New Folder button to the right of the volume to which you want to add a shared folder.
The New Folder pop-up screen displays:
3. Configure the settings as explained in the following table:
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Name |
A unique name to identify the shared folder. Do not include spaces in the name. |
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Description |
An optional description to help identify the shared folder. |
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Compression |
Select the Compression check box to enable data compression. Compression saves storage space and increases the speed of data transfers, but the compression and decompression processes require additional resources. By default, the Compression check box is cleared. |
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Continuous Protection |
Select the Continuous Protection check box to enable data protection through snapshots and configure how often snapshots are taken. By default, the Continuous Protection check box is selected. For more information about snapshots, see the What are basic Snapshot concepts I need to understand before operating my ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system?. |
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Interval |
The interval specifies how often a snapshot is taken. Make a selection from the drop-down list:
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Protocol |
Select the check box next to each file-sharing protocol that you want to enable on the shared folder:
For information about these protocols, see the What file-sharing protocols are supported by ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system? |
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4. Click the Create button.
The ReadyNAS confirms the creation of a shared folder with the message "Folder or LUN successfully created."
5. Click the OK butoon.
The new shared folder is added to the Shares screen. Basic information is displayed to the right of the shared folder.