Network MDM configuration FAQs
Review the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Network MDM configuration.
General
What kind of general settings can be configured in Network MDM?
Basic operational settings like date formats, time zones, and other regional preferences.
What are "Configurations" in the broader context of Network MDM?
A general term encompassing various settings that allow you to tailor Network MDM to your organization's needs.
Where can I find the main configuration options in Network MDM?
Typically within an "Admin" or "Setup" section of the application.
Branding and UI
How can I customize the look and feel of my Network MDM instance?
Through Branding Settings, administrators personalize the interface to match their company identity. You can upload a custom logo, choose a background image for the login page, and select a primary color theme for the header and navigation elements.
Security and access control
Where do I manage security settings in Veeva Network MDM?
In the system and security settings section, where you control user access and permissions.
How do I control who can access different parts of Network MDM?
Through security settings and the assignment of permission sets to user profiles.
How do I manage user access and permissions in Veeva Network MDM?
Through security settings, user profiles, and the assignment of permission sets.
Can I restrict Network MDM access to specific IP addresses?
Yes. IP Access Rules allow you to define an allowlist of trusted IP addresses or ranges. Once enabled, users can only log into your Network MDM instance if they are connecting from one of those authorized locations, adding a critical layer of security for corporate environments.
What is a Security Policy?
A Security Policy defines rules for user authentication and session management. It establishes password complexity requirements, such as length and special characters, sets idle session timeouts, and determines the number of failed login attempts allowed before an account is locked.
External connections and integrations
What are external credentials used for in Network MDM?
For securely connecting and authenticating with external systems or services that Network MDM integrates with.
What are External Credentials and how are they used?
External Credentials allow Network MDM to securely connect to outside systems—such as Amazon S3, FTP servers, or external APIs—without hard-coding sensitive information. You store access keys, tokens, or passwords once in a centralized section and then reference them across multiple source or target subscriptions.
How do I manage SSL certificates for secure communication?
In the Security Settings, administrators view and manage SSL certificates used for secure FTP and API integrations. Network MDM provides alerts when a certificate is nearing its expiration, allowing you to upload a new one to ensure uninterrupted, encrypted data transfers.
Where do I manage integrations with other systems?
Settings related to external credentials and integration configurations would be found in the relevant sections.
Workflow and product cycle
Can I modify workflow settings in Network MDM?
Yes, there are configuration options to adjust how data change requests and other workflows operate.
What is the Custom Object workflow related to?
Workflow configurations specifically for Custom Objects within Veeva Network MDM.
Can I move my configurations from a Sandbox to a Production environment?
Yes, using the Configuration Export tool. You can package specific settings—such as data model changes, match rules, and subscriptions—into a single file. This package is then imported into a different Network MDM instance, ensuring configurations are tested thoroughly before deployment to production.