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…
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…
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…
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…
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 FIM is a very out-of-date version of MIM.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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The future is bright, the future is Entra
Entra is the ‘coming of age’ of Microsoft Azure, enabling enterprise-ready identity solutions and customizations. Read more…
Microsoft Entra ID is the future of identity management, so why is MIM persisting?
MIM was launched over 20 years ago and, even though Microsoft has repeatedly announced its demise, it’s still around. Why is it proving so persistent? I outline three key reasons in the first of a series of four blogs. Read more…
Why are organizations continuing to implement MIM?
What’s driving new MIM installations is the ongoing need for reliable, authoritative identity data, made even more important by the roll out of Microsoft Entra services in a Hybrid AD environment. Read more…
Has your organization lost the skills to migrate from MIM?
A skills gap is often one of the primary reasons why organizations are not moving away from MIM and may thereby be preventing them from getting the benefits of Microsoft Entra. Read more…
Do you feel you’re stuck with MIM and legacy systems?
A feeling of being stuck with MIM and legacy systems is one of the primary reasons why organizations are not moving away from MIM. Read more…