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Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 Handbook

By : Kent Nordstrom
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Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 Handbook

By: Kent Nordstrom

Overview of this book

Microsoft's Forefront Identity Manager simplifies enterprise identity management for end users by automating admin tasks and integrating the infrastructure of an enterprise with strong authentication systems. The "Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 Handbook" is an in-depth guide to Identity Management. You will learn how to manage users and groups and implement self-service parts. This book also covers basic Certificate Management and troubleshooting. Throughout the book we will follow a fictional case study. You will see how to implement IM and also set up Smart Card logon for strong administrative accounts within Active Directory. You will learn to implement all the features of FIM 2010 R2. You will see how to install a complete FIM 2010 R2 infrastructure including both test and production environment. You will be introduced to Self-Service management of both users and groups. FIM Reports to audit the identity management lifecycle are also discussed in detail. With the "Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 Handbook" you will be able implement and manage FIM 2010 R2 almost effortlessly.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 Handbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
8
Using FIM to Manage Office 365 and Other Cloud Identities
Afterword
Index

Appendix A. Afterword

The end of the book is just the next step forward!

But at least now you've got a good baseline and reference to continue exploring the FIM universe.

You'll certainly enjoy the online references that Kent has pointed out in the book.

The online experience is a perfect complement to the book. Even better is sharing knowledge and discussing questions and issues, the perfect means to build your knowledge.

Join the FIM Forum at Microsoft TechNet (http://aka.ms/FIMForumTN).

Check out the TechNet Wiki for FIM 2010 (http://aka.ms/FIM2010Resources), or surf http://aka.ms/FIM2010Wiki.

If you feel that information on the TNWiki is missing or needs an update, be the first to add or update it.

There is so much more out there!

Don't be afraid to ask for help; the community is there for you!

Looking forward to seeing you online, fellow FIMster!

Peter Geelen

http://blog.identityunderground.be

https://twitter.com/geelenp