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Inital Deployment Getting Started Checklist

By Kiara Foxworth posted 4 days ago

  

Welcome to MaaS360!

This blog is tailored to assist you in your journey as a new administrator of MaaS360. To ensure a smooth onboarding process, we've compiled a comprehensive pre-requisite checklist for you. By following this checklist, you'll be well-prepared to effectively utilize MaaS360. 

If you encounter any issues or have questions during this process, don't hesitate to reach out to your IBM or business partner contact. Alternatively, you can contact our support team at csmaas@us.ibm.com for further assistance. 

Use This Setup When:

As a new MaaS360 administrator, complete the following checklist before beginning your deployment. This blog is designed to help you get started by outlining the prerequisites for accessing the MaaS360 portal, including how to create your login credentials. You’ll also find information on how to stay connected with MaaS360 theMaaS360, information, and get help. We’ve included a link to register for the Getting Started Webinar, which offers a live walkthrough of the MaaS360 portal and key how-tos. 

Deployment Tip:

To learn more, explore the IBM Documentation or visit our YouTube channel Big Blue Helps, for step-by-step MaaS360 tutorials.

Step 1: Add Key Email Addresses to Your Safe Sender List

Add the following emails to your address book and whitelist them to ensure you receive important updates:


Step 2: Create an IBMid

If you don’t have an IBMid, create one to access support, training, and the IBM Security Community:


Step 3: Subscribe to Product Notifications

Stay updated on maintenance, outages, new releases, and critical alerts by signing up here:


http://ibm.biz/maas360productnotifications


Step 4: Log In to Your MaaS360 Portal

Log in to your MaaS360 portal and link it to your IBMid. You should have received an email from maas360@maas360.ibm.com with your login credentials.  This first login is a key step in activating your administrator access. 


Step 5: Request Support Access

Make sure you know how to reach the IBM MaaS360 Support team when you need assistance with support issues.  


Step 6: Watch the “Getting Started” Video

Start with a comprehensive overview of MaaS360 and its features by watching this official training video:


Watch the video


Step 7: Join the MaaS360 Community

Connect with MaaS360 Subject Matter Experts, ask technical questions, and collaborate with other admins by joining the IBM MaaS360 Community. 

Join here 


Step 8: Register for the New Customer/Admin Workshop

Join the MaaS360 team for a live workshop to meet your support contacts and learn deployment best practices. Select the Log in button and use your IBMid to log in, then join the IBM MaaS360 group.  

Sign up here 

You’re Ready!

Let’s get started with your deployment!   Choose your device type and preferred enrollment method, then follow the step-by-step guides linked below to deploy your devices confidently.

Android Device Owner Deployment

Android Work Profile (BYOD) Deployment 

iOS Corporate Owner Deployment

iOS Employee Own Deployment

Windows Deployment

MacOS Basic Deployment

MacOS Corporate Deployment

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