Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager

On-premises identity and lifecycle management platform

Publisher

Microsoft

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About this software

Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) is an on-premises identity lifecycle management platform that manages user identities, credentials, and group memberships. FIM provides identity synchronization, policy-driven provisioning, self-service password reset, and certificate management through a workflow-based service and portal. It integrates with Active Directory and other directories, HR systems, databases, and enterprise applications via Microsoft and partner connectors, and can be extended using web service APIs and custom management agents.

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Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager

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Benefits

  • Identity synchronization: Synchronizes user accounts and attributes across connected systems.
  • Automated provisioning: Automates account provisioning and deprovisioning through configurable workflows.
  • Password and certificate management: Provides self-service password reset and certificate lifecycle management integration.
  • Policy-driven workflows: Enforces business policies using workflow-based rules and processing.
  • Integration and extensibility: Includes connectors and APIs for directories and enterprise applications.

Available languages

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Japanese

Support information

  • Product documentation: Microsoft Learn hosts product documentation and developer references for FIM.
  • Knowledge base articles: Microsoft Support articles list service packs, hotfixes, and update rollups for FIM.
  • Language packs: Language packs and localized installers are available for FIM components and add-ins.
  • Community resources: TechNet forums, blogs, and community sites provide implementation and troubleshooting guidance.
  • Upgrade guidance: Microsoft provides upgrade and migration guides for moving to Microsoft Identity Manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is Forefront Identity Manager used for?
FIM manages identity lifecycles by synchronizing accounts, provisioning and deprovisioning users, handling passwords and certificates, and enforcing policy through workflows.
Which systems can FIM connect to?
FIM connects to Active Directory and other directories, HR systems, databases, and enterprise applications using Microsoft-delivered and partner connectors.
How does FIM implement provisioning and policies?
Provisioning and policy enforcement use a workflow-based service, management policy rules, management agents, and options for codeless provisioning.
Can FIM be extended or automated?
Yes; FIM supports web service APIs, custom management agents, and custom workflows built with Windows Workflow Foundation and Visual Studio.
How can organisations move from FIM to Microsoft Identity Manager?
Microsoft documents upgrade paths; direct upgrade to MIM 2016 SP2 requires at least FIM 2010 R2 SP1, and Microsoft provides upgrade guidance in its documentation.