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Overview: First Steps with IGEL OS 11

The following article provides a short overview of how to get started with an IGEL device or a third-party device that you want to convert to IGEL OS. The steps are generally the same, but in the case of a third-party device you will need to use the IGEL OS Creator. 

IGEL Device

3d-Party Device

Step 1: Download and install the UMS

Step 2: Activate your IGEL OS 11

with the Setup Assistant (free evaluation license):

via UMS (purchased license):

Step 3: Configure your device

with the UMS:

  • Create a profile* with the required settings and assign it to the device**.

    • *IGEL Universal Management Suite > UMS Reference Manual > Profiles in the IGEL UMS > Using Profiles > Creating Profiles in the IGEL UMS

    • **IGEL Universal Management Suite > UMS Reference Manual > Profiles in the IGEL UMS > Using Profiles > How to Allocate IGEL UMS Profiles

See also IGEL Universal Management Suite > UMS Articles > Profiles in IGEL UMS.

without the UMS:

Step 1: Download and install the UMS

Step 2: Download IGEL OS 11

Step 3: Convert your device to IGEL OS 11

Step 4: Activate your IGEL OS 11

with the Setup Assistant (free evaluation license):

via UMS (purchased license):

Step 5: Configure your device

with the UMS:

  • Create a profile with the required settings and assign it to the device.

    • *IGEL Universal Management Suite > UMS Reference Manual > Profiles in the IGEL UMS > Using Profiles > Creating Profiles in the IGEL UMS

    • **IGEL Universal Management Suite > UMS Reference Manual > Profiles in the IGEL UMS > Using Profiles > How to Allocate IGEL UMS Profiles

See also IGEL Universal Management Suite > UMS Articles > Profiles in IGEL UMS.

without the UMS:

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