Last updated: July 24, 2026

How to install Mobile Device Manager Plus using Azure?

This guide explains how to install Mobile Device Manager Plus on a Microsoft Azure virtual machine, recommending an A2 standard or above VM with Windows Server 2008+ for up to 500 devices, an unblocked public IP/DNS, and open MDM ports in network security groups. It then covers connecting to the VM, downloading, and installing the MDM server to complete setup.

For those who wish to ease mobile device management using Microsoft Azure virtual machine, can now install Mobile Device Manager on your virtual machine and manage your mobile devices with ease.

Pre-requisites

Before installing Mobile Device Manager Plus using Azure, ensure that you meet the following pre-requisites

If you are planning to manage up to 500 mobile devices using Mobile Device Manager Plus, we recommend you to have the following configurations
- VM size - A2 standard or above
- OS - Windows server 2008 or above
Note: You may have to change the configurations according to the number of devices you are managing. To know more about creating virtual machine, click here.
Ensure the virtual machine's Public IP/DNS is not blocked by any firewall and is accessible to all mobile devices.
Open the ports of Mobile Device Manager Plus at Microsoft Azure network security groups for smooth communication between the Mobile Device Manager Plus server and the managed devices.

Steps

After purchasing your virtual machine from Microsoft Azure, you can install Mobile Device Manager Plus on the virtual machine by following the steps given below,

Remotely connect to your EC2 machine.
In that virtual machine, open your web browser.
Download and install Mobile Device Manager Plus.

You have now successfully installed Mobile Device Manager Plus server.

Frequently asked questions

What virtual machine specifications do I need to run Mobile Device Manager Plus on Azure?

For managing up to 500 mobile devices, a VM size of A2 Standard or above with Windows Server 2008 or later is recommended. You may need to adjust these configurations based on the number of devices you're managing.

What network settings does my Azure VM need before installing the MDM server?

Ensure the virtual machine's Public IP/DNS is not blocked by any firewall and is accessible to all mobile devices, and open the required Mobile Device Manager Plus ports in the Microsoft Azure network security groups for smooth communication between the server and managed devices.

How do I install Mobile Device Manager Plus on my Azure virtual machine?

Remotely connect to your virtual machine, open a web browser on it, then download and install Mobile Device Manager Plus.

Where can I find more details on creating an Azure virtual machine for Mobile Device Manager Plus?

See Microsoft's Azure virtual machines documentation, linked on this page, for guidance on creating and configuring your VM before installing Mobile Device Manager Plus.