Tenant Setup
When ORKSTRA provisions a new tenant, you get a blank slate plus a single admin user (you). This checklist walks through the first-week configuration to get the tenant production-ready.
Day 1 — Tenant basics
- Set tenant time zone (Admin → Settings → Time zone).
- Set tenant base currency (typically AED, SAR, or EGP).
- Set tenant default locale (Arabic or English).
- Upload tenant logo and configure branding (see Branding).
- Set fiscal year start.
Day 1 — Companies
- Create at least one company — the legal entity that holds your contracts.
- Upload trade license PDF and tax registration.
- Set company-specific currency, address, and bank accounts.
Day 2 — Users and roles
- Review the seeded roles. The default catalog has 30+ pre-defined roles; pick the ones that match your org chart.
- Create custom roles for any gaps (e.g., "Junior Planner").
- Invite your senior managers. Project Director, CFO, HSE Manager, QA/QC Manager.
- Have them invite their teams.
Day 2 — Security policy
- MFA policy — required for which roles?
- Password policy — match your corporate standard.
- Session timeout — default 8 hours.
- IP allow-list (Premium) — restrict admin access to office / VPN IPs.
Day 3 — Integrations
- SSO — SAML 2.0 or OIDC. Configure your IdP and test.
- Email — verify the sender domain (DKIM, SPF) for outbound notifications.
- SMS / WhatsApp — set up Twilio if you'll use these.
- Government connectors — enable MoHRE / ICA / GDRFA in stub mode initially, switch to production when credentials are obtained.
Day 3 — Reference data
- Materials catalog — extend the seeded 245 UAE materials with your firm's preferred suppliers and codes.
- Equipment register — load your fleet via Excel bulk import.
- ITP templates — load your standard inspection plans.
- Approval workflows — review and customize the default workflows.
Day 4 — Pilot project
- Create one pilot project with a small BOQ.
- Run through the Quick Start with one PM.
- Capture feedback on any pain points.
Day 5 — Backups and DR
- Verify backup schedule (Admin → Backups).
- Run a test export to confirm restore path.
- Document your DR plan.
Day 7 — Go live
- Onboard remaining projects.
- Roll out to operations teams via in-app tour + training session.
- Schedule a 30-day review.
Ongoing
- Weekly admin dashboard review.
- Monthly user activity audit.
- Quarterly role review (drift cleanup).
- Annual compliance review.