TW253G: IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 Basic Administration



             Recommended Duration: 5 Days
Skill Level: Basic
Cost: $5,300 (b/GST)

IBM Security Identity Manager basic administrator overview and product introduction:
This 5 day course is an introduction to IBM Security Identity Manager administration. You learn how to plan, install, configure, use and manage an IBM Security Identity Manager system. The course includes many hands-on exercises to supplement the lecture material.



Audience


This basic course covers basic information about IBM Security Identity Manager 6. It is suitable for system administrators and implementers who deploy and manage IBM Security Identity Manager in an organization.



Prerequisites


This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning IBM Security Identity Manager. No previous skillset is required. However, it is recommended that before taking this course, you should have a familiarity with the following topics:

  • Familiarity with LDAP and TCP/IP fundamentals
  • Familiarity with JavaScript
  • Basic Linux administrative skills
  • Basic IBM WebSphere Application Server administrative skills

Course Agenda


Describe the value proposition of IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0
Describe the process of creating a needs assessment document for Security Identity Manager
Identify the major components of the IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 system architecture
Describe the installation process for IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 and middleware
Configure organizational units, locations, and administrative domains
Navigate LDAP directory data
Create static and dynamic organizational roles
Create identity feeds for the five feed types
Manually request, modify, suspend, restore, and delete accounts
Create services and configure reconciliation
Create identity, password, service selection, provisioning, and recertification policies
Describe workflow elements and create workflows
Describe notifications and use the Notification Post Office
Create groups, views, and access control items
Create and manage account and access entitlements
Modify join directives
Correct noncompliant accounts and adopt orphaned accounts
Manage account and access request activities
Configure life cycle management
Customize account and other entity forms
Configure service forms, password settings, and synchronization
Customize the administrative and self-service consoles
Generate reports and design custom reports
Audit request activities
Describe methods of problem determination



Course Overview


Day 1

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0
  • Chapter 2: Planning a IBM Security Identity Manager Implementation
  • Chapter 3: Installing IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0

Day 2

  • Chapter 4: Organization management
  • Chapter 5: User management and Role management
  • Chapter 6: Identity feeds

Day 3

  • Chapter 7: Services and policies
  • Chapter 8: Provisioning resources
  • Chapter 9: Workflows

Day 4

  • Chapter 10: Access control
  • Chapter 11: Lifecycle management
  • Chapter 12: Auditing and reporting

Day 5

  • Chapter 13: Customization
  • Chapter 14: Problem determination