As part of Canary update 3.x.5 and onwards, the file share now allows you to create multiple shares on a single Canary. As well as adding Windows System Shares (ADMIN$, C$ and IPC$) to the Canary.
An added bonus is our industry-specific generator feature, which also allows you to create realistic file share folder structures in a few clicks. Simply pick an industry and we'll create the entire share for you - more information on this here
A maximum of 10 additional shares can be added per Canary.
Step 1: Log in to your Console
Step 2: Select the Canary to configure
Click on the Canary you want to configure the Windows File Share on.
We have selected the ZACTFS01 Canary.
Step 3: Open the configuration settings
Click on the Configure Canary to configure this Canary.
Step 4: Enable File Share and add a new share
- Scroll down to the Windows File Share and ensure it is enabled.
- Click on + Add share to add an additional share to your Canary.
- Optional setting: enabling System Shares will create the ADMIN$, C$ and IPC$ Windows system shares.
A maximum of 10 additional shares can be added per Canary.
Step 5: Name and describe your share
1. Give your additional share a Share Name.
We named the Share Name - Finance.
2. Add a Share Comment.
We made the Share Comment - Finance Share.
you can fully customise the Canary folder structure - more information on this here
Step 6: Deploy the new configuration
Once you've made the changes you will then need to scroll down to the bottom of the configuration page and click on Deploy new configuration.
Step 7: Wait for the Canary to update and reboot
Your new configuration will be pushed down to your Canary. Once it gets to 100%, your Canary will reboot and connect back to your Console with the new configuration.