Microsoft Forefront
Forefront Identity Manager (FIM)
Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 changes the current state of identity management by providing powerful end user self-service capabilities. IT professionals are also given more tools to solve day-to-day tasks such as delegating administration and creating workflows for common identity management tasks. In addition, FIM 2010 is built on a .NET and WS-* based foundation for developers to build more customised and extensible solutions.
Key Benefits
- With FIM 2010 end-users can easily perform self-service tasks such as group and distribution list management with self-help tools integrated into a SharePoint-based console as well as directly in Microsoft Office Outlook.
- FIM 2010 provides IT professionals with the tools they need to manage identities through a SharePoint-based policy and workflow management console.
- Developers have access to extensibility features through extensive public APIs.
Delivering Agility and Efficiency
- FIM 2010 integrates enterprises' heterogeneous infrastructure, including directories, databases, and line of business applications.
- FIM 2010 enables management of heterogeneous strong authentication systems, such as third-party certificate authorities.
Increasing Security and Compliance
- FIM 2010 provides management features that enable system auditing and compliance. By integrating the tools IT uses to manage identities, credentials, and resources, FIM 2010 helps organisations integrate policies across the organisation and secure the enterprise.
- Integrated management tools allow organisations to better enjoy the security benefits of strong authentication.
