Hi @narayanag , your questions are spot-on, and it’s great to see someone approaching this migration with a structured mindset rather than trial and error.
Actually the move from IIQ to ISC isn’t a simple lift-and-shift… it’s a real transformation… there are architectural differences, data models, and connector behaviours that require proper planning.
Here’s a practical path to get you started (from my POV only):
Start with this 3-part video series from SailPoint — it explains core concepts, what changes, and how to think about migrating objects like identities, roles, policies, and certifications:
How to migrate from IdentityIQ to SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
https://community.sailpoint.com/t5/Webinars/How-to-migrate-from-IdentityIQ-to-SailPoint-Identity-Security/ec-p/254791
Then read this official readiness article; it outlines what’s reusable, what’s not, and how to assess your IIQ environment before jumping in:
Are you ready to migrate from IdentityIQ to Identity Security Cloud?
For a real-world project view, this DXC + SailPoint webinar breaks down the phases (assessment, design, configuration, testing, and go-live) :
Identity Modernization: A Hitchhiker’s Guide
A few things to keep in mind technically:
- IIQ rules, workflows, and tasks aren’t portable “expect to rework them using ISC’s extensibility framework”
- Role and policy logic must be redesigned, not copied.
- Connector behaviour may differ “especially for provisioning and aggregation timing”
- Plan for coexistence if needed, and always validate your authoritative sources early.
Have a nice and great one!
Regards,
Mustafa