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ILM ‘2’ Beta Pilot Testing

ILM 2, currently available for beta testing from Microsoft, is a significant upgrade in capability from ILM 2007. When ILM version 2 ships (anticipated in early 2009), it will enhance Microsoft’s Identity Management Service offering and build upon the strong base provided within ILM 2007. ILM version 2 provides a web-based interface for policy management, and enhanced credential management in addition to ILM 2007’s features.

Key ILM 2 Features are anticipated to include:

Policy Management

  • SharePoint-based console for policy authoring, enforcement & auditing
  • Extensible WS-* APIs and Windows Workflow Foundation workflows
  • Heterogeneous identity synchronization & consistency

Credential Management

  • Heterogeneous certificate management with 3rd party CA support
  • Management of multiple credential types, including OTP
  • Self-service password reset integrated with Windows logon

User Management

  • Integrated provisioning of identities, credentials, and resources
  • Automated, codeless user provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Self-service user profile management

Group Management

  • Rich Office-based self-service group management tools
  • Offline approvals through Office
  • Automated group and distribution list updates

Avaleris is currently involved in Microsoft’s ILM 2 Beta testing program and are eager to share our experiences with those interested in evaluating ILM 2. We have developed a service offering to assist clients considering an upgrade from ILM 2007 to ILM 2 or planning new deployments of the technology.

Avaleris’ ILM 2 Beta Pilot Testing service offering includes:

  • Microsoft ILM 2 Readiness Assessment;
  • Facilitated Planning Workshop;
  • ILM 2007 to ILM v2 Migration Planning;
  • ILM v2 Solution Architecture Design & Configuration;
  • ILM v2 Beta Lab Testing;
  • ILM v2 Beta Testing Technical Support; and
  • ILM 2007 to ILM v2 Smart Card Deployment Planning and Preparation.

Our ILM 2 Beta Pilot Testing service offering will allow organizations to prepare in advance for the General Availability (GA) release of Microsoft ILM v2 by assessing the capabilities of the product and modifying their planned architecture in advance of full deployment.