Post-installation configuration

Before we can start to use our new MIM environment, we need to perform some post-installation tasks.

Granting the MIM service access to MIM Sync

In order for the MIM service to manage the MIM Synchronization service, we need to add the MIM Service service account to the MIMSyncAdmins group. If you are implementing Password Reset, you also need to add the MIM Service service account to the MIMSyncPasswordSet group.

After adding the MIM Service service account to the new groups, you need to restart the MIM Service service in order for the new group membership to take effect.

Securing the MIM Service mailbox

This is not required, but it is best practice to take a look at the mailbox used by the MIM service (if you're running ...

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