FIM has two databases (well three if we count the FIM Certificate Management service): FIMService FIMSynchronizationService Here is a calculator in excel that you can download and use to calculate how big to make your databases. In my experience the FIMService database size depends mostly on how many request objects are in the database. The FIM Sync Database depends mostly on how much run history details (step object details) you generate and keep.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a project that was managed by Darth Vader? In Part 1 I analyzed the good side of his skills. In Part 2 I tried to find the bad but I only find more good. Once more thanks to George Lucas for inventing Star Wars and thanks again my co-workers for not utilizing Darth Vader’s style. More Good Characteristic
Just a few weeks ago I was discussing with my team how Cloud computing bore a lot of similarities to outsourcing of Data Processing back in the height of the mainframe era. Just this morning I saw the following on Dave Kearns blog “While it’s true that there is really nothing new under the sun – “cloud computing,” for example, has remarkable similarities to datacenter computing from the ‘60s and ‘70s – it’s also true that there is always a different way to look at data, facts, or technology which can give insights into better ways to conduct business.
I recently received a mailer for YouFit Health Clubs, offering me “$1 down, $10 month with no commitment” for a club they opened near my house (limited to the first 125 to sign up). Sounds good, but following the principle of caveat emptor (buyer beware), I always read the fine print. According to the “Billing for Monthly Dues” agreement you may “discontinue your Month-to-Month membership you may do so at any time with a payment of a twenty-five (25) dollar processing fee.
Great news – Any idea when the next volumes will … Michelle Rutherford - Mar 4, 2012Great news – Any idea when the next volumes will be out?
A few weeks ago FIM Best Practices Volume 1 has surpassed 1000 copies! In honor of that achievement and Leap Day use the following code to get 29% off LEAPYEAR305 http://feeds.feedburner.com/IdentityLifecycleManagerilmBestPractices
FIM 2010 Update Rollup 2 is now available. Download from here Before blindly applying this update it is critical that you read the release notes, as XMA’s or ECMA’s may not run after the update. If you changed the MIISServer.exe.config file to tweak the FIM MA performance the update won’t replace your file. So you have to make some updates to it by hand. This is documented in the release notes.
Tarah - Mar 2, 2012This comment has been removed by the author. Is that course being offered at The Darth Vader School of Project Management? Part of Lord Vader’s project management style coming soon
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a project that was managed by Darth Vader? Let’s analyze the good side of his skills. But before we do a little housekeeping: I would like to thank my George Lucas for inventing such wonderful characters and a wonderful story, that has entertained me and so many others, many many times. I would also like to thank my co-workers for not utilizing Darth Vader’s style.
Come join me at The Experts Conference 2012 in San Diego April 29 - May2 where I will be presenting: FIM R2 Showdown — Classic vs. Declarative Speaker: David Lundell Is there room enough for both in this town? FIM 2010 R2 has two ways of accomplishing many tasks: Classic and Declarative. Attend this showdown to learn when to saddle up Classic vs. when to saddle up with Declarative Sync Rules and why.
