Identity in Education

Future-proofing identity management in education with Microsoft Entra

Following the overwhelming response to our July webinar on transitioning from MIM to Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM, many educational institutions requested a session focused on their unique challenges. In this webinar, identity expert, James Cowling, CTO of Oxford Computer Group, and Alex Filipin, Senior Product Manager for Microsoft Entra ID Governance at Microsoft, explored how… Read more…

Posted: 28 November 2024
Identity management for education

Oxford Computer Group: the go-to identity partner for educational organizations worldwide

Oxford Computer Group are the Microsoft identity experts and, over the last ten years, we have provided consultancy solutions, support and training to more than 200 educational organizations in the UK, Europe and North America. From empowering academic institutions to maximize cloud investments, to ensuring that key legacy systems run smoothly and securely, we have… Read more…

Posted: 30 October 2024
Replacing MIM with cloud-first hybrid

Replacing MIM with cloud-first hybrid

Following James’ insightful webinar on Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM, I’d like to take a closer look at moving away from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and transitioning to cloud-first provisioning. Current implementation If you are using MIM today, your setup is likely to resemble this diagram: MIM imports data from at least one HR source, provisions… Read more…

Posted: 15 October 2024
Tools extending lifecycle workflows

Extending Lifecycle Workflows in Entra ID

If you are implementing a new Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution in Microsoft Entra ID or migrating from an existing solution such as Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) you are likely to need (if you have the right license) Identity Lifecycle Workflows (LCWs) which run a series of tasks when certain conditions are met (triggers). For example, a new joiner could be added to groups or assigned access packages based on their job role, and an e-mail sent to their manager. Read on to find out more. Read more…

Posted: 28 August 2024

Transitioning simple on-premises identity (MIM) to cloud-first (Microsoft Entra ID)

A large public sector organization had implemented a solution using Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 (MIM) to manage the identity and access of their volunteer staff (a standalone implementation separate from that used for their employed staff). While the solution worked well, creating and updating accounts, assigning group membership, and managing the identity lifecycle, the organization knew that support for MIM was scheduled to end in January 2029. A decision was made to move the implementation to Microsoft Entra ID Read more…

Posted: 30 July 2024

Creating the foundations for moving from on-premises to cloud

The background We were approached by a leading UK-based, global provider of digital and blended distance higher education to scope and plan a roadmap for modernizing their digital learning environment. Their primary goal was to enhance student collaboration, communication, and access to resources and they had selected Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra as the platforms… Read more…

Posted: 23 July 2024
Using Azure Data Factory

Transforming data for API-Driven Inbound Provisioning using Azure Data Factory

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date identity information across various systems of record and Entra ID is crucial for seamless identity lifecycle management, enhanced security, and regulatory compliance. Whether migrating from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) or starting fresh, Microsoft Entra ID inbound provisioning is simplified using the bulkUpload API endpoint. However, inbound provisioning often requires intricate manipulation… Read more…

Posted: 17 July 2024

Transitioning from MIM to Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM: Watch the webinar

Are you considering transitioning from Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) to Microsoft Entra? Our recent webinar, ‘Transitioning from MIM to Microsoft Entra cloud-first IAM’ was a resounding success, smashing records with over 300 registrations!  During the session, James Cowling, CTO of Oxford Computer Group, delved into various scenarios for organizations transitioning to a cloud-first Identity and… Read more…

Posted: 12 July 2024

Transforming Education IAM: From MIM to Identity Panel Suite

A prominent school group asked us to implement an identity management solution to replace MIM. We implemented SoftwareIDM’s Identity Panel Suite as it was cloud-based, easy to maintain, fast to sync and included a user-friendly portal to allow end users to make changes releasing time from the Service Desk. Read more…

Posted: 10 July 2024
Maintaining, securing and migrating from MIM: our top tips

Maintaining, securing and migrating from MIM: our top tips

Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) won’t be around for ever. But it’s still doing an important job for many of our customers. Are you getting the best out of it now? Is your implementation secure? Is it enabling the cloud? Are you well positioned for the future? Read more…

Posted: 20 June 2023
upgrade from FIM to MIM

Why upgrade from FIM to MIM?

Microsoft Entra is the future, but MIM can still be important, both to enable Microsoft Entra, and to support legacy on-premises apps. FIM is a very out-of-date version of MIM. Only by upgrading can you support the latest operating systems and components, and security protocols.
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Posted: 7 March 2023

How to transition from MIM? Ask the identity experts!

Many organizations are moving to cloud-based modern identity management to safeguard access to company resources, increase IT efficiency, and align to a zero-trust model. This webinar recording aims to help MIM customers identify their path to the cloud, based on timing, business requirements, existing infrastructure, and security exposure. Read more…

Posted: 14 April 2022

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