Move to cloud authentication with the AD FS migration tool!

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We’re excited to announce that the migration tool for Active Directory Federation Service (AD FS) customers to move their apps to Microsoft Entra ID is now generally available! Customers can begin updating their identity management with more extensive monitoring and security infrastructure by quickly identifying which applications are capable of being migrated and assessing all their AD FS applications for compatibility.

In November we announced AD FS Application Migration would be moving to public preview, and the response from our partners and customers has been overwhelmingly positive. For some, transitioning to cloud-based security is a daunting task, but the tool has proven to dramatically streamline the process of moving to Microsoft Entra ID.

A simplified workflow, reduced need for manual intervention, and minimized downtime (for applications and end users) have reduced stress for hassle-free migrations. The tool not only checks the compatibility of your applications with Entra ID, but it can also suggest how to resolve any issues. It then monitors the migration progress and reflects the latest changes in your applications. Watch the demo to see the tool in action.

Moving from AD FS to a more agile and responsive, cloud-native solution helps overcome some of the inherent limitations of the old way of managing identities.

In addition to more robust security, organizations count greater visibility and control with a centralized, intuitive admin center and reduced server costs as transformative benefits of moving to a modern identity management. Moreover, Entra ID features can help organizations achieve better security and compliance with multifactor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policies—both of which provide a critical foundation for Zero Trust strategy.

More Entra ID features include:

Passwordless and MFA for better user experience.

A rich set of apps, APIs, SDKs, and connectors for customization and extensibility.

Granular adaptive access controls to define and monitor conditional access.

Self-service portals that allow employees to securely manage their own identity.

Want to learn more about Microsoft Entra? Get the datasheet and take a tour here. Ready to get started? Visit Microsoft Learn and explore our detailed AD FS Application Migration guide. 

Have any questions or feedback? Let us know here.

Melanie Maynes

Director of Product Marketing

For a comprehensive overview of the migration tool and its capabilities, check out these other resources:

Overview of AD FS application migration – Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn

Use the AD FS application migration to move AD FS apps to Microsoft Entra ID – Microsoft Entra ID | Microsoft Learn

Demo: Effortless Application Migration Using Microsoft Entra ID | OD03 (youtube.com)

Best practices to migrate applications and authentication to Microsoft Entra ID – Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Learn

Customer Case Study: Microsoft Customer Story-Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria boosts accessibility with Microsoft Entra ID

Learn more about Microsoft Entra

Prevent identity attacks, ensure least privilege access, unify access controls, and improve the experience for users with comprehensive identity and network access solutions across on-premises and clouds.