Microsoft has recently introduced a migration tool for Active Directory Federation Service (AD FS) customers to transition their apps to Microsoft Entra ID. This tool is now generally available, allowing existing customers to update their identity management with enhanced monitoring and security infrastructure. The tool facilitates the identification of applications suitable for migration and assesses compatibility with AD FS applications. Even if you don’t have an Entra ID account, you can access the migration guide to explore the process for your organization.
The AD FS Application Migration tool has received positive feedback since moving to public preview. It simplifies the transition to cloud-based security, streamlining the migration process to Microsoft Entra ID. The tool offers a streamlined workflow, reduces manual intervention, and minimizes downtime for applications and end users, making migrations stress-free. It checks application compatibility with Entra ID, provides issue resolution suggestions, monitors migration progress, and reflects changes in applications.
Transitioning from AD FS to a cloud-native solution like Microsoft Entra ID helps overcome limitations of traditional identity management. Organizations benefit from enhanced security, improved visibility, centralized admin control, reduced server costs, and compliance with multifactor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies, essential for a Zero Trust strategy.
Microsoft Entra ID features include passwordless and MFA options for better user experience, a variety of apps, APIs, SDKs, and connectors for customization, granular adaptive access controls, and self-service portals for employees to manage their identities securely. To learn more about Microsoft Entra, access the datasheet and explore the detailed AD FS Application Migration guide on Microsoft Learn.
For further information and resources on the migration tool and capabilities, you can refer to various Microsoft resources such as Microsoft Learn, Microsoft Security Blog, Tech Community, and Microsoft Community discussions. Embrace the benefits of Microsoft Entra to enhance identity security, access controls, and user experience across on-premises and cloud environments.
