Transitioning from the MIM Portal to Microsoft Entra ID

This webinar was the second in a three-part series discussing the migration from MIM to Microsoft Entra ID.  Watch the recorded first part, ‘Moving from MIM to Microsoft Entra ID Goverance’. Register for the third event, ‘Migrating from MIM Sync to Microsoft Entra ID’.

Future-proof your identity strategy without disrupting on-premises synchronization.

For organizations relying on the Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Portal, modernizing identity management is no longer a matter of ‘if’, but ‘when’.

While the MIM Portal has served as a dependable solution for self-service group management, password resets, and administrative workflows, its limitations are evident in dynamic, hybrid, and cloud-native environments. At the same time, the MIM synchronization engine is often still used to manage on-premises directory and identity integration, raising critical questions about balancing modernization with existing infrastructure.

In this webinar, Oxford Computer Group’s senior architect, Tim Watson, explained how to transition from the MIM Portal to Microsoft Entra ID while retaining the MIM sync engine on-premises. Organizations can leverage Microsoft Entra ID’s advanced self-service capabilities, automated workflows, and governance features – all without disrupting existing on-premises synchronization processes.

Tim covered:

• Common IAM scenarios managed in the MIM Portal and how Microsoft Entra ID addresses them
• The continued role of the MIM sync engine in hybrid identity environments
• Practical guidance for decoupling the MIM Portal while keeping the sync engine operational
• Real-world migration examples showing successful transitions to Microsoft Entra ID

This session is ideal for IT leaders, identity architects, and system administrators seeking to modernize their identity management solutions while preserving their investments in on-premises synchronization.

Need help?

At Oxford Computer Group, we specialize in helping clients across industry sectors move from MIM to a cloud-first identity model. With decades of experience in MIM, we understand the intricacies of user provisioning and how to navigate the transition.

• Request a MIM Migration Design Workshop. We evaluate your current setup and provide a tailored design specification report for your best migration path from MIM
• Read about using and extending Lifecycle Workflows
• Read how to use Azure Data Factory for inbound provisioning to Microsoft Entra ID
• Talk to us about how we can support your MIM implementation so your team can focus on the migration
• Contact us to discuss your next steps