Upcoming instructor-led training courses in MIM, Azure AD, Azure AD Connect – live in Central European Time
See our schedule of live, instructor-led Azure AD, MIM, and PAM training courses taking place in Central European Time via Teams. Attend John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass live via Zoom. Read more…
Upcoming instructor-led training courses in MIM, Azure AD, Azure AD Connect – live in North American Eastern time
See our schedule of live, instructor-led Azure AD, MIM, and PAM training courses taking place via Teams in Eastern Time. Attend John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass live via Zoom. Read more…
OCG Christmas Screensavers – vintage technology which has stood the test of time
In the 1990s Oxford Computer Group developed a series of advent screensavers as an alternative to Christmas cards. They were designed as an amusing decoration during the festive season. They turned out to be phenomenally popular! Read more…
The future of MIM as we see it
What is the future of MIM? Microsoft Identity Manager has been the mainstay of identity management for almost two decades – but what comes next? Is it the end for MIM? What replaces MIM? Here’s what we think. Read more…
Identity support and expertise – TrainingPlus case studies
Read two case studies of customers who took up our TrainingPlus offer of identity support, expertise, mentoring & training, & how it helped. Read more…
John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass – acclaimed Azure AD training via Zoom
Attend John Craddock’s acclaimed Microsoft Identity Masterclass live from anywhere in the world via Zoom in Central European Time. Read more…
Private MIM & Azure training – an instructor’s perspective
Our instructor Paul explains why he particularly enjoys teaching IT pros on private training courses. “We can dig deeper into areas that are specific to the organization” he says. Read more…
HR-driven provisioning of Active Directory and Azure AD made easy
In this webinar recording from June 2022, Hugh Simpson-Wells shows how it’s possible to implement automated, HR-driven provisioning of AD and Azure AD. Read more…
Private identity training for IT teams worldwide in MIM and Azure AD
IT professionals worldwide can benefit from private identity training in MIM and Azure AD. Our instructors teach your IT team live online via Teams or in person if you prefer. Read more…
“Fast and flexible access to identity expertise – TrainingPlus is a no brainer” says Neil
Neil, an Infrastucture Systems Administrator at a UK university, explains why he’s invested in TrainingPlus, ad hoc identity expertise which provides training, mentoring and an extra pair of hands at busy times. Read more…
After MIM, Identity Panel?
MIM has been around for nearly 20 years and will eventually have to be replaced. But what’s next? In this blog I take a look at one possibility to replace it: Identity Panel Suite. Read more…
After MIM… HyperSync Panel?
In this webinar recording from April 2022, Hugh Simpson-Wells examined how HyperSync Panel from SoftwareIDM can add functionality to MIM now, support migration away from MIM, and even replace MIM altogether. Read more…
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) – we’ve got it covered
Whether you’re looking from MIM training, or ad-hoc mentoring or support, Oxford Computer Training have got it covered! Read more…
MIM, Azure AD & Azure AD Connect training – instructor-led, online self-paced, or via video
Take our MIM, Azure AD and Azure AD Connect training courses without leaving your desk. We offer live instructor-led courses via Teams, online self-paced courses, and video training. Read more…
Two webinars: Transitioning from MIM to the Cloud, and After MIM… HyperSync Panel?
I presented two webinars in April. At the first, an expert panel answered FAQs about moving from MIM to the cloud and modernizing identity management. The second explored one of the tools that can aid in transitioning to the cloud – SoftwareIDM’s HyperSync Panel. Read more…
HR-driven provisioning for hybrid AD made easy: new video implementation guide
Learn how to implement a cost-effective, HR-driven Joiner/Mover/Leaver identity management solution for hybrid AD with our new video implementation guide. The training videos provide step-by-step and end-to-end guidance, including demos and working code. Read more…
Paul Captainino talks about TrainingPlus – identity expertise as and when you need it
Our new TrainingPlus packages are a flexible and cost-effective way to get ongoing ad hoc identity help and training at discounted rates. Find out why instructor and consultant Paul Captainino thinks they’re a win-win in this short video. Read more…
What will you learn on our Microsoft Identity Manager – MIM – Foundation course?
Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Identity Manager on our MIM Foundation training course. It covers everything you need to know to start your MIM journey with confidence. Read more…
What will you learn on our Microsoft Identity Manager – MIM – Expert training course?
Take your Microsoft Identity Manager skills to expert level on our MIM Expert training course. Discover what you’ll learn. Read more…
What will you learn on our Microsoft Identity Manager – MIM – Advanced training course?
Take your Microsoft Identity Manager knowledge up a level on our MIM Advanced training course. Discover what you’ll learn. Read more…
John Craddock trains IT pros from five countries on a private Microsoft Identity Masterclass
IT pros from a global professional services company joined identity guru John Craddock via Zoom for a private Microsoft Identity Masterclass. Read more…
Learn Azure AD Connect online at your own pace
100% of the IT professionals who have taken our online, self-paced Azure AD Connect training said they would recommend it to colleagues! Read more…
Learn MIM online at your own pace
Hundreds of IT professionals throughout the world have now taken our online, self-paced MIM training courses – and 93% said they would recommend them! Read more…
Updates to our Azure AD Connect training courses – relevant to those using v1.6.2.4 and later
All our courses have been updated to reflect recent Azure AD Connect changes, particularly the significant changes that came with v1.6.2.4 and v2.0.3.0. Learn what has changed and see our recommendations about what to do and what not to do. Read more…
Online, self-paced MIM and Azure AD Connect training courses
More than 1,000 customers have now taken our online, self-paced Azure AD Connect and MIM courses – and more than 95% of recent students said they would recommend them. Read more…
Azure AD Connect – expert training, videos, tools and quiz!
Our Azure AD Connect resources include training videos, webinar recordings, a free Rule Tool, and our Azure AD Connect Masterclass. Read more…
Online, self-paced MIM training courses – great feedback from IT specialists in Australia
Our online-self-paced MIM training courses are perennially popular with Australian IT specialists. Read what they have to say about learning MIM this way. Read more…
Education organizations love our MIM and Azure AD training courses!
IT staff at education organizations value the skills they learn on our MIM & Azure training. Equip your IT team with the knowledge to manage identities! Read more…
MIM Foundation quiz – how much do you know about Microsoft Identity Manager fundamentals?
How much do you know about the foundations of MIM? Test your Microsoft Identity Manager knowledge in our 10-question multiple choice quiz taken from our MIM Foundation training course. Read more…
Azure AD Connect quiz – can you beat the average score of 45%?
Can you score better than the average of 45% in our Azure AD Connect quiz? We have 10 multiple choice questions to challenge you! Will you make it onto our scoreboard? Read more…
Azure AD Connect Video Training Series – free taster videos now available
Azure AD Connect video training series – try before your buy! A range of taster videos from our Azure AD Connect video training series is now available. Read more…
Instructor-led identity training live via Teams in your timezone!
Would you like us to run our MIM, Azure AD and Azure AD Connect training courses in your timezone? Let us know! Read more…
Microsoft Identity Manager training for IT pros at every level
Discover the course content of our Microsoft Identity Manager Foundation, Advanced and Expert training, and which one is right for you. Read more…
Live, instructor-led MIM and Azure AD training via Teams – recommended by 97% of customers!
97% of recent students who joined our live MIM & Azure AD training courses by Teams would recommend them. Read more…
Identity expertise on tap: get ad hoc identity help with TrainingPlus
Our flexible and cost-effective TrainingPlus packages offer MIM & Azure AD training courses, plus expert mentoring & support services, at discounted rates. Read more…
Learning MIM remotely online and via Teams: “simply awesome” says Evan
Read why US Systems Engineer Evan thinks taking our MIM Foundation, Advanced and Expert training remotely is “simply awesome”. Read more…
On-premises SSO for Azure AD guests – a free video
Learn about a cloud-based solution that integrates legacy on-premises applications, providing simple yet secure access for Azure AD B2B guests, in a comprehensive new 52-minute video. Read more…
FIM to MIM 2016 SP2 – an updated version of our popular user guide
This new version of our popular FIM to MIM users’ guide covers the latest changes in Service Pack 2 (SP2) and updated guidance on deprecated features. Read more…
Neil completes industry-leading, comprehensive MIM training with the identity experts
Video! Neil completes his industry-leading, comprehensive MIM training with Oxford Computer Training, the identity training experts. Neil says it’s been “fantastically helpful” and “essential”. Read more…
“I have learned so much from Oxford Computer Training.” Identity experts explain why they keep coming back for more.
Students Juan-Carlos and Faton both took our MIM Expert training. They explain how their training has helped take them from having only basic identity skills to being experts in their field. Read more…
Start your MIM journey with the Microsoft identity training experts
Since January 2019, 100s of IT pros from 6 continents have taken our MIM Foundation training course. 95% would recommend it, and 96% rated their training ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. Read more…
About the Azure AD Connect video training series
Learn exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it, with our new Azure AD Connect video training series. A choice of seven highly practical courses containing 19 hours of expert training, packed with demonstrations of live environments and quizzes. Read more…
100% 5-star feedback for Azure AD Identity and Security training course
Do you want to put Zero Trust at the heart of your IT? Our comprehensive and highly practical Azure AD Identity and Security course can help – and it gets consistently excellent ratings from students. Read more…
Azure AD Connect – whatever you need to know, we’ve got it covered!
Instructor-led courses via Teams, online self-paced courses, and a new video training series…whichever way you would like to learn Azure AD Connect training, we have the training for you! Read more…
What’s new in the April 2020 release of Azure AD Connect (version 1.5.18.0)?
In our March 2020 webinar “Everything you wanted to know about Azure AD Connect…”, Microsoft’s Rob de Jong talked about an upcoming release of Azure AD Connect. Well, it’s here! Read more…
Identity management glossary – more key terms explained
Our popular identity management glossary has been expanded! New entries include…What is FIDO2? What is ECMA2? What is Azure AD Connect cloud provisioning? What is Azure AD hybrid join? Read more…
Azure AD Connect webinar – our expert panel answers your questions
An expert panel – including Microsoft’s Rob de Jong – answer a wide range of questions about Azure AD Connect in our blog and webinar recording. Read more…
Where does Azure AD Connect fit into the wider synchronization story?
Identity synchronization – it’s not new, and it’s not sexy – but it is as important as it has ever been. Read more…
Everything you ever wanted to know about Azure AD Connect but were afraid to ask!
In this webinar recording an expert team answered questions about Azure AD Connect. View it now! Read more…
Azure AD Connect – four popular technical webinars available to watch on demand
Want to learn what’s beyond the Azure AD Connect wizard and how to optimize implementations? Four Azure AD Connect webinars, presented by experts, are now available to watch on demand. Read more…
IT pros from five countries attend our MIM Foundation course in Oxford, UK
IT pros from all over the world attend our MIM courses. Many join our instructor-led classes by Teams/Skype, but others travel long distances, including Alex from the Netherlands, and Ted from South Africa. Read more…
FIDO2 questions answered by John Craddock
Your questions about FIDO2, asked during a webinar session, are answered by identity expert John Craddock in his new blog. Read more…
Understanding FIDO2 for a secure, passwordless future – a John Craddock webinar recording
In this webinar recording trusted identity guru John Craddock explains how FIDO2 works and how it enables a secure passwordless future. Read more…
FIDO2 explained by John Craddock: webinar recording now available
What is FIDO2 and why is it the key to a secure, passwordless future? Identity expert John Craddock MVP provides clear, technical explanations in our webinar. Read more…
Private MIM training in Canada: first 2020 course takes place
Our globe-trotting instructor Paul Captainino was in Vancouver, Canada last week teaching our MIM Foundation course privately to team of 6 IT professionals. Read more…
Microsoft Azure AD training courses
Microsoft makes updates to Azure almost weekly! Our Azure training courses ensure you learn the most up to date features. Discover which of our Azure courses is right for you. Read more…
Coming back for more: repeat customers rate Azure AD Connect training five star
100% of the IT pros who took the final Azure AD Connect Masterclass of 2019 rated it 5-star. And each student was a repeat customer. Read more…
A very busy year for private MIM and Azure AD training in the US and Europe
2019 was a busy and successful year for private training in the US and Europe. 97% of IT pros who attended our private courses said they would recommend them to colleagues, and 92% rated the instructor as “excellent”. Read more…
Private MIM and Azure AD training courses for education organizations in North America
Our highly rated private training courses in MIM and Azure AD have been very popular with universities and colleges and schools across North America in 2019 – and 96% of students would recommend the private course they took to colleagues. Read more…
“Essential” MIM Foundation training for those implementing Microsoft Identity Manager
Many organizations are installing Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) for the first time as part of their hybrid identity strategy, and that’s why our comprehensive MIM Foundation training course is as popular as ever. Discover what recent students told us in this video. Read more…
Private MIM and Azure AD training courses for education organizations worldwide
Our highly rated private training courses in MIM and Azure AD are proving very popular for universities, colleges and schools throughout the world. Read more…
“It’s definitely worth it” say students about John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass
Students taking John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass in Redmond, WA, in October 2019 describe why it’s “definitely worth it” in this video. It’s the fourth time John has taught his Masterclass in the USA and, as before,100% of students rated it five star training. Read more…
Azure AD Connect – your questions answered
Your questions answered about Azure Active Directory Connect – AAD Connect. Read more…
How MIM & Azure AD Connect enable hybrid identity webinar: Qs & As
Some great questions were asked at our “How MIM and Azure AD Connect enable hybrid identity” webinar. Read the answers in full in this blog, and watch the webinar recording on demand. Read more…
How MIM and Azure AD Connect enable hybrid identity
In this webinar recording, our CEO Hugh Simpson-Wells gives a rapid, practical run down of how and why MIM and Azure AD Connect enable hybrid identity – including pluses and minuses, and do’s and don’ts. Read more…
John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass – back in the USA
John Craddock was back in the USA in 2019 to teach his Microsoft Identity Masterclass in Redmond, WA – the home of Microsoft. Read more…
5 reasons why IT consultants love our Azure AD Connect Masterclass
Learn why and how our highly practical 5-star rated Azure AD Connect Masterclass (including more than 22 lab exercises) enables IT consultants to work smarter and faster for their clients. Read more…
How Secure are MFA-Protected Accounts?
How secure are MFA-protected accounts? Can MFA thwart all attacks? Is there “good” MFA and “better” MFA? James Cowling discusses this in this webinar recording, first broadcast by Oxford Computer Group. Read more…
FAQs about private training in MIM and Azure
FAQs – Answers to the most frequently asked questions about private training courses in MIM & Azure. Read more…
91% of online students in 2019 would recommend their training
91% of students who took our online Azure AD Connect Masterclass, MIM Foundation or MIM Advanced courses in 2019 would recommend their training to colleagues. Read what they say. Read more…
Azure AD Connect Rule Tool – view and understand sync rule expressions more easily
Using our FREE Azure AD Connect Rule Tool helps you to understand the transformation rules created in your installation, and reduces development time and the chance of significant errors when editing rules. Download it now! Read more…
Private training – courses in MIM, Azure and PAM for your team
If you have a number of people to train, our trainers are ready to teach you, wherever you are in the world. Read more…
Craig says his MIM online training “is one of the best courses” he’s ever taken
Find out why Craig M thinks our online MIM Foundation training course is “one of the best courses, if not the best”, he’s ever taken Read more…
Maintain and support your MIM installation yourself
Discover how to equip your IT pros with the skills to setup, install and configure MIM to integrate HR, AD, and other systems to handle the identity lifecycle for users and groups. Read more…
Blockchain and Decentralized Identity – John Craddock presents the facts
Get the facts about Blockchain and Decentralized Identity from international identity guru John Craddock in a pair of webinar recordings. Read more…
An Introduction to Decentralized Identity with John Craddock
John Craddock looks into the future as he discusses the proposals and open standards for decentralized identity (DID). Read more…
Bitcoin Transactions in Decentralized Identity
During his Introduction to Decentralized Identity webinar in Jine 2019, the audio was lost for a minute. To aid understanding, here John shows the Bitcoin slides again explains what’s going on. Read more…
Blockchain – the Ultimate Guide with John Craddock
International identity guru John Craddock presents a session for techies who want to get a solid understanding of Blockchain technology quickly. Read more…
What is Blockchain? What is Decentralized Identity? Identity expert John Craddock explains
International identity expert John Craddock’s new entries on Blockchain and Decentralized Identity are the latest additions to our popular technical glossary. Read more…
Hybrid and Cloud Identity with Azure Active Directory
In this webinar recording, hosted by our friends at Oxford Computer Group, you’ll learn about how to start moving applications to Azure AD for Single Sign-On, and the benefits of doing so. Read more…
Our MIM Foundation training is as popular as ever
100% of students on our April 2019 MIM Foundation training course would recommend it to colleagues, and rated the instructor Paul Captainino as “excellent”. Read more…
Legacy protocols in hybrid environments – new report demonstrates IMAP security risks
Oxford Computer Group CTO James Cowling covers important developments since he presented his Modern and Legacy Authentication in Hybrid Environments webinar in March 2019. Read more…
Five-star feedback for Azure AD private training last week. Azure AD Connect Masterclass this week.
Students gave 5-star feedback for last week’s Azure AD private training. This week, our instructor returns to teach the same IT team our Azure AD Connect Masterclass. Read more…
Keep on learning after your classroom training is completed!
Our students get a range of resources after their classroom training has finished, so they can embed their knowledge, and to refer back to comprehensive course materials. Read more…
Modern and legacy authentication in hybrid environments – are you using the right protocols, and are they secure?
In the cloud-hybrid world, organizations use many systems, with different authentication protocols. Learn which ones are secure in this webinar recording. Read more…
Azure AD Connect Masterclass online, self-paced training course
Discover what you get when you take the Azure AD Connect Masterclass online, self-paced. Our CEO Hugh explains and demos some of the content in a short video. Read more…
MIM and Azure training for IT consultants in identity and access management
IAM consultants worldwide say great things about our instructor-led & online training courses in identity & access management technologies MIM and Azure. Read more…
Our instructor Paul revisits the US Virgin Islands to teach Azure AD Connect
Our instructor revisits the US Virgin Islands to teach our Azure AD Connect Masterclass to an IT team he’d previously taught MIM. Read more…
Authentication in hybrid environments – what makes some protocols “modern” and others “legacy”?
What makes some authentication protocols “modern” and others “legacy”? How can we understand the capabilities of the various protocols? Read more…
A superfast Azure AD training solution – private instructor-led training by Teams
IT pros from the technology arm of a US healthcare company reached out for urgent Azure AD training, privately via Skype. Can we help? Yes we can! Read more…
Azure AD Connect private, on-site training in Ireland – next stop, the Caribbean!
Our Azure AD Connect Masterclass is proving very popular as a private, on-site training course. Read feedback from IT team members at a prestigious Irish university. Read more…
John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass in Oxford, UK: “It’s been a real eye-opener…”
IT professionals from three continents convened in Oxford, UK, in January 2019 to take part in John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass. Hear what they had to say about it in a video. Read more…
Learning Azure AD Connect privately is a popular choice for IT teams
Learning Azure AD Connect privately is a popular choice for IT teams: “A great deep-dive into AAD Connect. It was good to learn privately as a team because we have the same questions about our shared environment.” Read more…
Looking for MIM training? 93 percent of recent students would recommend our instructor-led courses to colleagues!
We’ve been looking at the feedback from the last few months and discovered that more than 93% of our students would recommend our MIM training! Read more…
Authentication methods – which one’s right for my organization?
“Which authentication method is the right one for my organization?” This is a question we are frequently asked, and because there is no single, easy answer, we have often returned to the subject in blogs and webinars. Read more…
Azure AD Connect – next steps
Did you do as well as you expected in our Azure AD Connect quiz? If you want to learn more about Azure AD Connect, we have a number of resources to help you. Read more…
John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass in New Jersey: 100% 5-star feedback
John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass received 5 star feedback from students who attended it in New Jersey, USA, last week. “The course was stellar” and “You cannot afford to NOT take this course if you are in the identity space” said students. Read more…
Moving from enterprise-level security to cloud-scale security? Private, on-site Azure AD training can benefit your team.
“When I’m teaching our Azure AD training as a private course, my job is to show IT teams exactly what’s possible with cloud-scale identity-driven security.” If you’re moving from enterprise-level security to cloud-scale security, discover how this training can benefit your team.
Private training for your team – a company-specific course in MIM and Azure
There’s an extra dimension when you train your team together on a private course – a space to ask questions specific to your organization’s IT environment. Read more…
Looking for online, self-paced MIM 2016 training? You just found it!
Our online, self-paced MIM Foundation and MIM Advanced courses get fantastic feedback about the quality of the materials and the superb support we offer. Read more…
Commonly Used Acronyms in Identity and Access Management
What does that stand for? There are so many acronyms in identity management! Check out our definitive list of commonly used acronyms in IDM. Read more…
10 out of 10! Custom MIM training course for UK university gets 100% 5-star reviews
Top marks! Our legendary instructor Paul got another clean sweep of 100% 5-star feedback from 8 IT professionals at a UK university who attended a Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) training course which we customised to meet their needs. Read more…
Identity and Access in Higher Education: Effective Management of Multi-Role Users
Frequently changing user roles are a significant challenge for higher education organizations. In this webinar recording you’ll learn how you can improve your security posture and reduce help desk costs using systems frequently deployed in HE. Read more…
Train your team in Azure AD Connect privately – as we did in Amsterdam last week
Last week I was in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, teaching our new 3-day Azure AD Connect Masterclass privately to a team of IT professionals from a medical organization. Read more…
Azure AD Connect – the wizard installation is easy, so why do I need training?
“We’ve already installed Azure AD Connect via the wizard. What’s more to know?” Plenty! Find out what people ask about Azure AD Connect and why a training course will help you to optimise your implementation and avoid the pitfalls. Read more…
Looking for a MIM masterclass?
We set the standard for MIM 2016 training! We have courses at three levels – Foundation, Advanced and Expert – written and instructed by masters in this complex identity technology. Read more…
MIM Advanced private course in Ohio: 100% 5-star reviews
Last week our instructor Paul was in Ohio teaching a MIM Advanced private course to a team of identity professionals. “Doing this as a private course allowed us to share our thoughts on architecture, innovation, procedures, policies, and best practices as they relate to our needs, not just generalized concepts” said one. Read more…
Integrating AD and Azure AD: How to Satisfy User Expectations AND Stay Secure
Technologies such as Azure AD Connect, MIM, and Saviynt enable organizations to implement effective, integrated, and secure access controls across cloud and on-premises assets, and build a quality end-user experience – learn more in this webinar recording. Read more…
John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass – private training for your team
Did you know that John Craddock’s 5-star rated Microsoft Identity Masterclass can come to you? A private on-site course is a great option if you have a team to train! Find out what students on a recent private course in Sweden thought. Read more…
Azure AD cloud authentication with John Craddock
In this webinar recording John Craddock discusses the best Azure AD authentication options for your cloud-users, hybrid-users & applications. Read more…
OCG Learning becomes Oxford Computer Training
We have changed our name from OCG Learning to Oxford Computer Training, as we were when we were founded in 1983. We’re still the same people doing what we do best – bringing you the best Microsoft identity training courses. Read more…
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication – But Choose Your Options Wisely!
We all know the importance of enabling two-factor or multi-factor authentication to secure our personal and business identities. But not all MFA verification options are created equal. Read more…
MIM Advanced private course in Finland: “simply awesome”
Last week our instructor Paul was in Finland teaching a MIM Advanced private training course to a team of identity professionals. It was “simply awesome” said one student. Read more…
Azure AD Connect Masterclass – “a compelling and comprehensive deep dive”
Our new Azure AD Connect Masterclass – developed by an expert team including Andreas Kjellman, formerly MIM and Azure AD Connect Program Manager for Microsoft – got great feedback from students who attended the first US course earlier this month. Read more…
John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass: video feedback from students
“If you’re considering coming onto the Masterclass, I’d say stop considering it, just sign up!” Hear more comments from students – and from John Craddock – in a short video. Read more…
MIM and Azure AD Connect: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Learn about the differences between MIM and Azure AD Connect – especially the synchronization model, but also configuration, automatic updates, reverse join, soft join, sticky join, and more – from our expert panel. Read more…
Azure AD Connect Masterclass – “100% what I needed”
100% of students on our new Azure AD Connect Masterclass – which was held for the first time in Oxfordshire, UK last week – were “very happy” with the training and would recommend the course to colleagues! Hear what they said in a short video. Read more…
The votes are in…and it’s another 100% 5-star rating for John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass
“An epic week…hands-down the best course I’ve ever attended.” Once again John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass gets a 100% 5-star rating from students. Read more…
Identity Governance in Microsoft Hybrid Environments
Strong Identity Governance helps your organization enable critical business initiatives, comply with regulatory requirements, guard against fraud and identity theft, and react quickly to identity-based cyber threats. Read more…
New Security Features in Office 365 Threat Intelligence
Microsoft Office 365 Threat Intelligence gives security teams the insights and tools needed to combat the tactics used by today’s threat actors. Read more…
Enhancing Azure AD B2B with Microsoft’s new MIM Graph connector
Microsoft’s new MIM Graph connector extends Azure AD B2B services to your on-premises environment, enabling organizations to easily collaborate with their partners. Read more…
John Craddock’s Microsoft Identity Masterclass in Maryland, USA: 100% 5-star rating from students
John Craddock’s Identity Masterclass received 5 star feedback from students who attended it in Maryland, USA in April 2018. Read more…
Azure AD Connect: Beyond the Wizard Webinar – more answers to more of your questions!
In a webinar in March 2018, we asked if you had any questions about Azure AD Connect. Our expert speakers answered 30+ questions during the session and, in this blog, they answer some more. Read more…
Azure AD Connect: Beyond the Wizard Webinar – 30 questions answered by expert panel
Azure AD Connect does a lot “out-of-the-box” but there’s so much more it can do! In this webinar recording, four experts answer more than 30 questions about what’s beyond the wizard. Read more…
MIM quiz – next steps
Did you do as well as you expected in our MIM quiz? If you want to learn more about MIM we have a comprehensive range of webinars, training courses and tools to help you! Read more…
Great feedback for John Craddock’s first Microsoft Identity Masterclass in the US
John Craddock delivered his acclaimed Microsoft Identity Masterclass in the US for the first time last week in partnership with OCG Learning. Read more…
Supercharge Office 365 with EM+S: Security, Groups, and Conditional Access
Office 365 and EM+S work better together! Your workforce gets a more secure and productive environment. Learn how in this webinar recording! Read more…
New NIST Guidelines: More recognition that Identity is core to IT operations, security & governance
IT operations, security and governance all increasingly rely on secure identity. In this blog our CTO James Cowling argues that organizations should formally recognize an organizational role that is responsible for secure identity. Read more…
Authentication without boundaries with John Craddock
Learn how to transcend organizational boundaries with Azure AD to provide authentication without boundaries in this webinar recording presented by John Craddock. Read more…
Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity – a summary guide
A summary of Azure Active Directory Connect – AAD Connect – a sync engine, based on the tried and tested Microsoft Identity Manager, and yet very different from it in many ways. Read more…
Why it’s worth paying for Azure AD training
Azure is a complex technology that changes almost daily. Free resources are available on the web, but where do you start? Which can you trust? How do you get a complete educational experience? That’s why it’s worth paying for proper training. Read more…
Azure AD B2B: Collaboration Made Efficient & Secure
Azure AD B2B allows organizations to provision suppliers and partners into data systems while maintaining security, compliance, and efficiency. Read more…
Did you miss our ‘Make More of MIM’ webinar week? Recordings now available!
Get the max from Microsoft Identity Manager! Our ‘Make More of MIM’ webinar series discussed & demonstrated 5 valuable & popular software components. Read more…
Software IDM’s Identity Panel for MIM Managing, Monitoring, and Reporting
Software IDM’s Identity Panel allows you to track changes going through MIM, report on the state of users and groups, and know when something unusual happens in MIM. See a demo in this webinar recording. Read more…
OCG’s Contractor Manager for FIM and MIM
The OCG Contractor Manager enables simple lifecycle management of temporary staff. Learn how it works and see a demo in this webinar recording. Read more…
OCG’s Audit Logger for FIM and MIM
OCG’s Audit Logger creates a simple list of key changes that go through MIM to your target systems in order to satisfy audit requirements. Learn how in this webinar recording. Read more…
Microsoft’s Workday Integration showcases their approach to Cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IDM)
Microsoft released into public preview a concrete glimpse of the future of their Identity Management as a Service offering. In general, this integration puts some bones on the already-visible strategy for cloud-based identity management. Read more…
Why do online self-paced courses cost the same as instructor-led courses?
Students love our online courses but occasionally (and always before booking!) they ask why the cost is the same as for instructor-led courses. Here’s why! Read more…
Upgrade from ILM or FIM to MIM: Benefits and Best Practices
In this webinar recording, learn all about the migration paths from both ILM and FIM to MIM. Architect Jim Troyer discusses common migration pain points as well as how to best prepare for an upgrade to MIM. Read more…
Practical help getting started in the Azure cloud
Get practical help for your first steps into the Azure cloud. Don’t rush in! Here’s how to get it right first time. Read more…
What’s the difference between FIM and MIM training courses?
What’s the difference between FIM and MIM? I’m looking for FIM training, but is a MIM class OK? Read more…
Office 365 authentication methods – which one is right for your organization?
What is the best Office 365 authentication method for your organization? Choosing the right authentication method for Office 365 looks simple on paper, but when you get down in the weeds and take a closer look you may realize it’s not that easy. And with the recent launch of Azure AD Pass-Through Authentication, there are… Read more…
Education Case Study: Managing Digital Identities with FIM/MIM
For organizations with a huge seasonal turnover of people, such as schools and universities, careful management of digital identities is top priority. This webinar recording explores what the University of Dundee, Scotland, has been doing to maximize its investment in MIM/FIM. Read more…
A User’s Guide to MIM with Service Pack 1
Discover the latest updates to Microsoft Identity Manager SP1 in our 30-minute webinar recording. Learn about PAM, new clients, new APIs, support for SharePoint 2016 and Windows Server 2016, and more! Read more…
Private MIM training courses for education institutions
“The private on-site course was not only it cheaper, it allowed us to ask environment-specific questions about MIM and our unique installation. ” Read more…
Five ways to achieve identity driven security
The identity-driven security is gaining currency – and quite right too. But what does it mean, and how does it work? It’s more than just marketing hype, isn’t it? Yes! Here are five ways to achieve it. Read more…
What you need to know about Privileged Access Management – PAM
Discover Privileged Access Management – PAM – at our webinar, first broadcast 12 July 2016. Find out about its functionality & components, issues involved in deployment, & new features in the upcoming Service Pack for MIM 2016. Read more…
Top 5 self-service features in Microsoft Azure AD Premium
Join us for a webinar when we discuss self-service in Azure AD Premium – its capabilities and limitations, and also the relationship between on-premises and in the cloud self-service capability. Read more…
Introducing Privileged Access Management – PAM webinar
Protect administrative identities and permissions with Privileged Access Management, available with MIM for on-premises systems and in Azure Active Directory for cloud identities, View a recording of the webinar, first broadcast in January 2016. Read more…
Privileged Access Management (PAM) in MIM – white paper
What is Privileged Access Management, PAM, the new feature in MIM? How does it work? Find out in our white paper ‘Privileged Access Management – a primer’ Read more…