Registering a Windows device to Microsoft Azure

Follow these steps to enroll a Windows device that uses Windows OOBE to register with Microsoft Azure.

About this task

You can still register a device in Microsoft Azure from a local on-premises Active Directory. During Microsoft Azure registration, you can also enroll devices in MaaS360® that are not members of the Azure Active Directory.

Procedure

  1. In the Microsoft Azure Portal, go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school, and then click Connect.
    Access work or school account
  2. Enter your Azure email address in the Set up a work or school account field, and then click Next.
    You can skip the option to Join this device to Azure Active Directory.
    Set up a work or school account screen
  3. Enter your password, and then click Sign in.
    Enter password screen
    The IBM MaaS360 Accept Terms screen is displayed.
  4. Accept the terms, and then click Continue.
    Accept Terms screen
    The IBM MaaS360 Install Apps screen is displayed.
  5. Click Continue to accept app installation on the device.
    Install Apps screen
    The You're all set screen is displayed.
  6. Click Done.
    Confirmation screen

Results

You completed the steps for enrolling a device that uses Windows OOBE to register with Microsoft Azure.