Implementing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016

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Course Overview

Welcome to the course on Implementing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016. In this course, you will embark on an in-depth exploration of MIM 2016, a comprehensive identity management solution designed to streamline and secure identity processes within your organization. MIM 2016 provides essential tools for managing identity lifecycle, credential management, and access controls, offering an integrated approach to handling both on-premises and cloud-based identity services.

Throughout this course, you will gain hands-on experience with MIM’s capabilities, learning how to deploy, configure, and manage the MIM solution effectively. We will cover various aspects, including the installation and configuration of the MIM components, setting up and maintaining the synchronization services, and managing user identities and credentials. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills required to implement and manage MIM 2016 within your organization, ensuring robust and efficient identity management processes.

This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and identity management specialists who are responsible for deploying and managing identity solutions. Whether you are new to MIM 2016 or looking to enhance your skills, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical experience in managing Microsoft’s identity management solution.

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Schedule Dates

Implementing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016

24 February 2025 - 27 February 2025

Implementing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016

26 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

Implementing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016

26 August 2025 - 29 August 2025

Implementing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) 2016

01 December 2025 - 04 December 2025

Course Content

This module involves a tour of many of the built-in features of MIM through the user experience, in which the student becomes familiar with the interface, the high level architecture, and the business needs MIM addresses. At this point you see the ‘finished article’ – the rest of the course is spent understanding how this works, and building the ‘finished article’ from a raw installation. The lab is a walkthrough of creating a new user and managing groups and credentials for that user – as well as the experience of that new user.

In this module we introduce the MIM Synchronization Service Manager and explain its features through scenarios that do not use the MIM Portal. We introduce the main tools (Metaverse Designer, Operations Tool, Joiner etc.), and we cover basic configuration of a Management Agent along with run profiles, verifying results, and simple Metaverse searches. During the lab, a new Management Agent (MA) is created for a simple HR system.

Here we look at various types of MA, including LDAP and file based sources, with the particular emphasis on Inbound and Outbound Synchronization. We cover in detail: filters, join and projection rules, connectors and disconnectors, provisioning, deprovisioning, different kinds of attribute flow etc. In the lab, two more MAs are created, and a simple data driven scenario for managing a directory (AD LDS) is established.

We then examine the MIM Service and application database, introducing key concepts such as sets, workflows and policies, and how permissions are granted. Next we look at how the MIM Service integrates with the MIM Synchronization Service, and how data flows between them. The labs build a MIM MA and flows our HR data from the Synchronization Service to the portal, and portal data to the Synchronization Service

In this module we cover the concept of portal based Synchronization Rules, and how they compare with the “Classic” Rules we have considered so far. We go on to consider how and where to use Portal Synchronization Rules, Workflows, and Management Policy Rules (MPRs), including more complex attribute flows. We examine the special considerations required when managing Active Directory user accounts. The labs make use of Synchronization Rules. The lab also covers configuring MIM so that users are automatically created (provisioned) into AD, renamed, and removed (deprovisioned) as necessary

Primarily this module is about passwords. We mention Certificate Management, but this is a large subject that has a course of its own. We discuss self-service password reset in detail (including text message, email and ‘MFA’ approaches) – we also discuss self-service account unlocking (new with MIM). We cover password synchronization. The labs cover nearly all aspects of password management in MIM, with the exception of some more advanced topics (like writing custom password management workflows and extensions), or configuration which is hard to do in a classroom environment (like Azure MFA).

This module covers the management of distribution and security groups – including the relationship between groups in AD and other systems. More work is done on Synchronization Rules, Workflows, and MPRs. We cover the configuration of workflow approvals. The labs build on our scenario to include the management of various types of groups in AD.

In this module we draw together the threads of what is perhaps the most important feature of the MIM Service – MPRs: the different types, different uses, how they are processed and how to troubleshoot them. We then look at some operational considerations, including the management of run cycles using scripts, and also backup, restore, and disaster recovery. Various labs cover additional features of MPRs and provide experience in the operational matters. The last of these labs puts the finishing touches on what has – perhaps surprisingly – turned out to be quite a thorough proof-of-concept system. This module also gives an overview of two “extensions” to MIM’s capabilities: Roles Based Access Control, and Privileged Access Management.

FAQs

While there are no strict prerequisites, a basic understanding of identity management concepts and familiarity with Microsoft technologies will be beneficial for participants.

Participants will learn to:

Implement and manage Microsoft Identity Manager 2016.
Perform identity synchronization and manage credentials and groups.
Handle advanced synchronization methods and best practices.
Optimize MIM implementation for effective identity and access management.

Yes, the course includes hands-on labs and practical exercises to reinforce theoretical knowledge and provide real-world experience with MIM.

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion from CounselTrain, demonstrating their proficiency in implementing and managing Microsoft Identity Manager.

For additional information or queries regarding the course, you can reach out to CounselTrain’s customer service team via email or phone. Our representatives will be happy to assist you with any questions or provide further details about the course.

Upon enrollment, participants will receive access to all necessary training materials, including lecture notes, lab exercises, and additional resources through the CounselTrain learning platform.