Initial Setup
Use this guide to prepare a NeQter appliance, connect your log sources, and confirm that data is available. Start with First Steps, then work through the sections that apply to your environment. Screenshots show an example appliance; use your own addresses, account details, and retention requirements.
Before you begin
Have the appliance’s assigned IP address and CIDR prefix, default gateway, DNS servers, and administrative credentials available. Identify the devices and cloud services you want to monitor, the people who need access, and the location where backups will be stored.
Setup sequence
| Step | Guide | What you will configure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Steps | Connect the appliance, sign in, change default passwords, and check the installed version. |
| 2 | Users | Create individual accounts and assign access to the required tools. |
| 3 | Certificates | Generate or import the certificate used for HTTPS access. |
| 4 | Network | Review the domain, interface addressing, gateway, and DNS settings. |
| 5 | Backups | Set retention, configure backup storage, and export the drive recovery key. |
| 6 | Device Setup | Prepare Windows auditing and device log forwarding. |
| 7 | Input Configuration | Add Syslog sources and supported cloud collectors. |
| 8 | Dashboards | Enable supplied dashboards and confirm that collected data is visible. |
Backup guides
Device and input guides
- Active Directory
- File Monitoring
- Firewall Setup
- Syslog and agents
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Workspace
Confirm setup is complete
Sign in with an individual account and check that it has the intended permissions. Confirm that the appliance’s time and time zone are correct under Settings > Time, review recent data in Discover, and open a dashboard for a configured source. Check backup status and keep the exported recovery key in an approved location outside the appliance.
For host availability monitoring, continue with the Hosts guide. For detailed explanations of each setting, use the NeQter Settings guide. If you need help during setup, contact NeQter support.