Client commands and GUI overview

After you install and register the HSM for Windows™ client, you can use the HSM for Windows client GUI (graphical user interface) or run commands from a Command Prompt window.

Start the GUI with the dsmgui.exe executable file in the installation directory. After the GUI is started, you can configure, monitor, and administer space management with the controls in the GUI. You can complete all HSM operations with the GUI, but not all operations are supported by the commands.

You must start the HSM for Windows client GUI with administrative rights on the file server on which it is administered. Each file server on which the HSM for Windows client is installed must be administered locally.

Many operations that you complete with the HSM for Windows client GUI, you can also complete with commands from a Command Prompt window. Each command has its own executable file, also in the installation directory.