Postinstallation tasks

After IBM Security QRadar® Suite Software is installed, complete the essential postinstallation tasks and review the optional tasks.

  1. After installation, complete the following tasks to enable users to log in to QRadar Suite Software.
    1. Configure at least one identity provider that contains the initial user and others who require access.
    2. Log in as the initial user, the administrator of the System Administration account.
    3. Add at least one other account.
  2. To start recording and measuring your usage of QRadar Suite Software, in a Provider or Standard account, configure your license.
  3. To begin working with applications, enable QRadar Suite Software to connect with data sources.
  4. To secure your data, enable encryption.
  5. You have free access to the Case Management application. However, to access the complete IBM® Security QRadar SOAR capabilities, you must install your IBM Security QRadar SOAR Orchestration & Automation license.
  6. Optionally, consider setting up Jupyter Notebook to work with QRadar Suite Software.

For more information about adding accounts, administrators, and users, see Managing accounts and users in System Administration.