Configuring MobileIron
Configure MobileIron integration with the Connections Mobile app.
Before you begin
(Android only) Download the latest MobileIron-enabled version of IBM® Connections from the MobileIron download Connections for Android website and then upload the app to your MobileIron enterprise app store.
IBM Connections supports MobileIron VSP version 5.7 and higher. For more information about configuring MobileIron, see your MobileIron administration guide.
This task must be completed by your MobileIron administrator.
About this task
If you plan to deploy the IBM Connections mobile app in an environment that is managed by MobileIron, you must specify the MobileIron App Configuration and the Container Policy.
If you deploy the Connections mobile app in an environment that is already managed by MobileIron, the Connections app automatically runs in a secure mode that is managed by MobileIron.
- Download and install the MobileIron Mobile@Work app from Google Play.
- Start the Mobile@Work app.
- From the Mobile@Work app, download and install the IBM Connections app.
- Download and install the Mobile@Work app on your device.
- If the Connections app is running, close it. If necessary, force the app to close. The app must be closed when you change the MDM state. The new MDM state is applied when the app is restarted.
- Open the Settings app on your device and open the entry for IBM Connections.
- Toggle Reset MDM State.
- Start the Connections app. When Connections is restarted, it detects MobileIron and runs in managed mode.
- Restart your device. The updated MDM policy is applied to the device.
To enable MobileIron integration with Connections, complete the following steps: