Connect Process - Best Practice

Customers currently using the Connect Application are advised to complete their onboarding setup as soon as possible, as the Connect Application is scheduled to be discontinued on the 31st of January, 2024.

This article contains information on customizing Mimecast services with best practice guidelines for optimal implementation, including configuring base services, data management, policies, and enabling user access via apps.

Mimecast provides many services and features that can be customized to suit the organization's environment and requirements. Best practice guidelines have been established over years of Mimecast implementation experience, and these are collated below. These guidelines will assist Administrators in adjusting their Mimecast implementation settings to gain maximum benefit and Return On Investment (ROI).

Read the relevant page below for additional information:

• • • Default Connect Policies
    • Legacy Archive Data Management Best Practice
    • Continuity Overview
    • Security Recommendations
    • Mimecast Synchronization Engine FAQ
    • Mimecast Mobile Applications

With a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, it may not be necessary to deploy applications within the organization's infrastructure, but some configuration changes will be required. The steps below outline the overall progression recommended for deployment:

Complete the 7-step process to configure your base services.	Initiate your Legacy Archive Data Management process.	Configure your Best Practice Policies.	Install additional Server components, such as Mimecast Synchronization Engine.	Enable end users through the available Mimecast apps.