Tag Archives: Synchronization

Filtering objects before they are imported into the AD MA connector space

Forefront Identity Manager 2010 (FIM 2010) build 4.0.3594.2 (kb2520954) introduces several new features across the product.  The KB text defines feature 3 for the Synchronization Engine as follows: Adds the ability to filter objects before they are imported into the … Continue reading

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Identifying updates/changes in database delta views with nullable columns

When working with database management agents such as the SQL Server or Oracle MAs there will come a time when you’ll need a delta view. Thus far I’ve been lucky and haven’t had many instances whereby I’ve had to use … Continue reading

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Microsoft.MetadirectoryServices.FunctionEvaluationException: Error encountered during evaluation of Sync Rule

Slightly contrived this one (I had to go out of my way to generate this error) but potentially useful for those setting up declarative synchronisation for the first time. Scenario You synchronise the FIM Service management agent (MA) and get … Continue reading

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FIM Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) and Active Directory password policy

Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 2010 Update 1, when coupled with a Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (or Windows Server 2008 Service pack 2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM plus hotfix) Primary Domain Controller Emulator (PDCe) Operations Master … Continue reading

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