How-to guides

How-to guides help you complete a specific CID task. Use them when you know the outcome you need, such as activating a CID, installing an update, or managing a user. Each guide identifies its prerequisites and leads you through the required actions.

Choose a task area

• Set up CID Hub: register OpenLab Servers and define software and certificate settings.
• Bring a CID online: activate a CID, configure its network cards, and connect its instrument.
• Monitor CIDs and activity: inspect CIDs, devices, software, and recorded activity.
• Administer and recover a CID: control a CID, perform recovery actions, and continue work during an outage.
• Manage software and updates: select and install CDS, operating-system, driver, and add-on updates.
• Manage users and account: manage access, roles, and account settings.

For field definitions and supported values, use Reference. For design background and relationships, use Explanation.