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Preseem onboarding consist of six stages. We will be guiding you in each stage to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for you.
- Step 1: Shipping the Preseem appliance / setting up your own server
- Step 2: Connecting the appliance / providing access to your server
- Step 3: Putting the Preseem device inline
- Step 4: Mapping your network
- Step 5: Training and Analysis
- Step 6: Enable shaping
Your 30 day trial begins when you move to the "Map your Network" stage.