Barracuda Control Server, Administrator'S Manual

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Getting Started 7
Management Contexts
There are three ‘contexts’ you use to administer the Barracuda Control Server web interface and the
connected products. These contexts include:
• The Cloud Control context; for managing Barracuda Control Server web interface
configuration;
• The Product context; for managing an individual Barracuda Networks product using the
product web interface;
• The Group context; for managing a group of the same type of Barracuda Networks products
with one web interface, or for grouping products by company, location, or department.
These contexts are described briefly below.
Cloud Control Context
When you log into the Barracuda Control Server web interface, you first see the Cloud Control
context –on the
CLOUD CONTROL > Status
page–which displays a snapshot of product traffic
statistics for the connected Barracuda Networks product(s).
The Cloud Control pane on the left displays either a list of individual products connected to the
Barracuda Control Server, or groups of products which you create: