Miradore setup guide
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Description |
Planning |
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Miradore features by computer platform(s) Miradore infrastructure components |
This section introduces the infrastructure components of Miradore Management Suite and clarifies the purpose of each component with visualized examples of how Miradore Management Suite could be installed in some common scenarios. In addition, this section describes the requirements of Miradore Management Suite in different types of environments. This phase is recommended. |
Feature planning |
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How to set up installation point(s) How to install an endpoint backup server Management of Exchange ActiveSync devices |
After planning the installation of mandatory infrastructure components (e.g. Miradore instance and Miradore database), this section overviews the management features of Miradore and provides links to some useful topics which help to plan the installation of additional infrastructure components (e.g. endpoint backup server and installation point(s)) which are required to deliver certain services with Miradore. In this phase, it is essential to identify the required features of Miradore which are needed to deliver the desired IT services with Miradore. This phase is recommended. |
Miradore installation and basic settings |
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How to install Miradore server How to start Miradore after installation How to generate or renew Miradore license How to manage Miradore users and their system permissions How to build a location hierarchy How to build an organization hierarchy |
This section gives an example of how to install Miradore server and how to make some basic configurations. This is one, but not the only way to install Miradore. For example, it is not needed to generate and set the license for Miradore when installing the evaluation version. This phase is mandatory. |
Connectors to third-party systems |
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List of Miradore third-party connectors How to set up Miradore connector for Microsoft Active Directory |
This section aims to provide information of Miradore third-party connectors which allow to import and export information between Miradore and third-party information systems. As an example, with the help of Miradore connector for Microsoft Active Directory, it is possible to import information about users, computers, and groups from Active Directory to Miradore. Use of Miradore third-party connectors is optional, but it provides an easy way to integrate third-party information systems with Miradore. This phase is optional. |
Network discovery |
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Network discovery is an integrated feature of Miradore for detecting network-connected computers and devices. After the installation of Miradore server, the network discovery is one alternative for identifying and listing the network-connected assets in the environment. Network discovery is a tool for identifying the network-connected devices in the managed network. This phase is optional. |
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Deployment of Miradore's management client(s) |
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How to deploy Miradore client to Windows computers |
Miradore client(s) are required to perform most of the management features with Miradore Management Suite. This section describes the alternative methods how Miradore's management clients can be deployed to computers running on different operating system platforms. Notice that the deployment methods can differ between the operating system platforms. Miradore Management Suite utilizes agent-based technology which requires that Miradore's management client must be installed to all computers which are to be managed with Miradore. This phase is mandatory in order to enable most of the Miradore's management features for the computers. |
SNMP scanner |
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This section describes what is an SNMP scanner, explains the SNMP scanner requirements, and guides the installation of the scanner. SNMP scanner is a utility that is used to collect information of network devices using Simple Network Management Protocol. It is possible to install multiple SNMP scanners to the environment. This phase is optional. |
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Maintenance & Upgrading |
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How to move an installation point |
This section guides how to maintain or upgrade a Miradore instance and the related installation points. Every technical system needs regular maintenance and so does Miradore. The regular maintenance ensures that the important data keeps reliable and the infrastructure stays healthy for providing the services with high performance. This phase is recommended. |
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