Managing identity source transition for AWS IAM Identity Center
Brief
September 2, 2026 : This post was republished to include Active Directory migration strategies and automation for permission sets.
AWS IAM Identity Center manages user access to Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources, including both AWS accounts and applications . You can use IAM Identity Center to create and manage user identities within the Identity Center identity store or to connect to other identity sources.
Organizations might need to change their identity source configuration as part of a significant transformation to their identity and access management strategy. Common drivers include switching identity providers (IdPs), consolidating identity infrastructure, adopting new single sign-on capabilities, or migrating off legacy on-premises systems. These transitions require planning.