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Configure the User Account

The StorCycle installation includes two services, the StorCycle service and the MongoDB® service. By default, these services are run by the Local System User. However, the Local System User often does not have access to all storage locations used by the StorCycle solution, permissions to read from and write to the storage locations, and permissions to take ownership of files. If you want to use the Local System User to run the services, continue with Download and Install the StorCycle Software.

If you want to configure a different user to run the StorCycle service, use the table below to select the privileges to configure.

Note: Consult an IT administrator to configure the StorCycle service user.
Note: If you plan to create NAS storage targets, see Source Storage Location Best Practices - NAS Storagebefore continuing.

Role

Privileges

Configuration Instructions

Domain Administrator - Recommended
• Able to migrate / restore any files and folders on a computer in the domain, with or without a two-way trust relationship.
• The StorCycle user is added to the Domain Administrator Group for the entire Domain.

Configure a Domain Administrator

Local Administrator - Recommended
• Able to migrate / restore files and folders on the local computer to which the local group applies.
• StorCycle user added to 'Local Administrator' group on the StorCycle Server and ALL Source and Target shares.

Configure a Local Group Administrator

Custom Owner of Files and Folders - Not Recommended
• Custom attributes to give a StorCycle user special privileges to perform actions such as taking control of files, or creating symbolic links.
• A user or group with 'Full Control' and special attributes is created and added to all Source and Target shares.

Configure a Custom Owner of Files and Folders