A few days ago, we switched the authentication method from DS to SSO.
All existing users currently have "Directory Server" as their authentication method, which no longer works. Therefore, I see two possible options:
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Delete all existing users except ADMIN and those linked to reports. (I believe this might be the best approach), considering that user provisioning by group and permissions has already been configured.
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Perform a bulk update to change the authentication method for all users.
What would you recommend, and how could I achieve this?
After reviewing the BFI API, it seems there are no actions available for managing users.
Has anyone faced this scenario? Is there a supported way to bulk update authentication methods or best practices for handling this migration?
Additional context:
I searched the BigFix forum and documentation but couldn’t find any native functionality or API endpoint for bulk user updates. Most discussions focus on configuring SSO or troubleshooting login issues, not on mass changes to existing users. If anyone has experience with this or knows a supported approach (e.g., via backend scripts or official guidance), your input would be greatly appreciated.