Contrary to this, IG is even more important in cloud, as the data there is not inside your organization's perimeter or boundary. As data security is important in could environments as well, it is imperative to clearly define the roles and their corresponding access permissions or rights to cloud applications. Designing and implementing IG policies is therefore necessary to grant, streamline, and monitor access rights not just on-premises environment but cloud or hybrid IT environments as well.

The ADManager Plus solution: ADManager Plus offers multiple options to manage user accounts on multiple cloud and on-prem platforms including Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Exchange, G Suite and more with CSV import for managing user accounts in bulk.

How to manage user accounts in bulk across cloud and on-prem applications with ADManager Plus?

Method 1: Using CSV import

1. Navigate to Management > User Management > User Modification > Modify Bulk Users.

2. From the drop down menu, select the domain to which the users to be modified belong to.

3. Import the CSV file and click OK. To know more about the format of the CSV files, click here.

4. This will list all users and their attributes.

5. Using the check box, select the attributes that need to be modified.

6. Click Update to update the information in Active directory.

Method 2: Using the GUI-based bulk user modification feature

1. Navigate to Management > User Management > Bulk User Modification.

2. Select the attribute value you wish to modify.

3. Select the Domain to which the users to be modified belong to.

4. Enter the modified attribute value accordingly in the respective section.

5. Select the users using the Search option.

6. Click Apply to update the changes.

Tune in next week to bust another myth on Identity Governance! If you missed out on the rest of the series, click here.

Cheers,

Team ADManager Plus