Getting Set Up
After you've uninstalled any older versions of Jive for Office, install the Extended APIs plugin.
Updating Client Binaries
You can choose to update client binaries manually, or you can set them to be automatically installed on your server from the Cloud, so client users can always access the latest updates.
Client Installation
You can allow users to install the client program themselves from the Tools menu in the community, or use an MSI to push it to their desktops.
Remote Client Customization
As of version 5.0.1.2, you can enable and disable client features by creating an administrator script in the admin console, then pushing it to client machines.
Remote Client Customization Reference
Remote Client Customization creates a script that modifies a number of registry keys in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Jive. You can also use it to override authentication settings, or to autopopulate the community URL for new users.
Choosing an Authentication Method
Your authentication method will depend on the required balance between user security and convenience.
Setting an Authentication Method
You can set the authentication method for Jive for Office users by going to System > Settings > Jive for Office > Advanced.
Setting SSO Connection Behavior for Office
By default, the Jive for Office client program detects any SSO configuration and allows the client program to connect to your community accordingly. However, you can override this behavior by using the admin console to create an administrator script and deploying it to client computers.