Tech Note 1223 - Implications of Internet Explorer 11 EOL

The document discusses the implications of Microsoft ending support for Internet Explorer 11 in June 2022. It outlines two solutions for applications that rely on IE 11: using IE Mode in the new Microsoft Edge browser, or using Rimini Street's Browser Proxy solution to make applications compatible with newer browsers without changes. Rimini Street can help clients determine which approach works best for their applications and business needs.

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Implications of Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 EOL

This document will go through the implications of the End of Life (EOL) of Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
desktop application and options for continuing to use business applications that rely on ActiveX controls
and the Internet Explorer 11 engine as well as options for supporting newer browsers.

How are Rimini Street Clients Impacted

Many ERP systems have one or more components that were developed to work with Microsoft’s
Internet Explorer browser and may have dependencies on ActiveX components that traditionally have
been accessed from Microsoft Internet Explorer 11. Though Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 will be
deprecated, Microsoft has provided a feature within their new Microsoft Edge browser, called IE Mode,
that will support applications that still require the Internet Explore 11 engine as well as ActiveX controls
like the Adobe Flash Player and the Oracle Java Plug-in.

To determine if your ERP system has a dependency on Microsoft Internet Explorer or ActiveX
components, please contact your Rimini Street Account Manager and arrange a meeting with your
Primary Support Engineer to review impacted products.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 EOL

Microsoft has announced that the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired on June 15,
2022. This means that the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will not be supported by Microsoft,
but it may still be available. More information on exactly how the application will be retired will be
available as the deadline approaches.

In the announcement, it is noted that this date does not apply to all Windows platforms. The reference
links below provide a link to an FAQ with more details on which platforms are in scope.

In preparation for the EOL, Rimini Street is working with clients to ensure business continuity for critical
applications that currently depend on Internet Explorer 11. Even if the June 2022 deadline does not
apply to existing operating systems in your organization, it’s important to plan for the eventual end of
life of the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application.

Solutions
Rimini Street has worked with many clients to prepare for the Internet Explorer 11 EOL and we continue
to research different solutions for our clients. Below are the primary solutions being implemented.

Microsoft Edge IE Mode

Microsoft has provided a feature within the Microsoft Edge called IE Mode to continue to provide access
to legacy Internet Explorer-based applications and ActiveX controls. The IE Mode feature from Edge
invokes the Internet Explorer browser from within Edge.

This solution is configured through Group Policy and requires that the administrator enable IE Mode and
create a site list for sites allowed to run in IE Mode. The process is similar to Enterprise Mode, a feature
within Internet Explorer 11, in which a site list is created and within that list the compatibility mode is
specified for each URL that will use IE Mode.

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Microsoft has announced that the IE Mode feature will be supported through 2029.

Key Points

• No cost
• Supports ActiveX Controls like the Adobe Flash Player
• Limited to Microsoft Edge IE Mode
• Implemented through Group Policy

Rimini Street Browser Proxy

Rimini Street has developed a browser compatibility solution for ERP systems called Browser Proxy that
provides a compatibility layer between the ERP application and the user’s browser. The purpose of the
Browser Proxy is to allow organizations to continue to use their ERP systems with all of the existing
functionality with any modern browser and without making any changes to the underlying ERP
application.

This solution is developed, delivered and maintained by Rimini Street. For more details on this solution,
please contact your Rimini Street Account Manager.

Key Points

• Leaves the ERP system untouched

• Support for latest browsers and security protocols
• Solves 3rd party integration issues (e.g. procurement, punchout)
• Does not support ActiveX controls
• Enables Java Web Start
• Requires additional SOW with Rimini Street

Important Dates
Below are significant dates to consider for Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 EOL.

• Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer 11 Desktop Application: June 15, 2022

Conclusion
There are two basic paths to follow for the Internet Explorer 11 EOL. The first path is to continue to rely
on the Internet Explorer 11 engine and access this functionality through the IE Mode feature from
Microsoft Edge. This path makes the most sense for applications that rely heavily on ActiveX controls
with functionality that cannot easily be replaced in newer browsers. In these cases, the application
remains static as does the browser. The second path is to make the applications compatible with newer
browsers through Browser Proxy. This path makes sense for applications that have integrations with 3rd
parties and need to support the latest security protocols, web standards and JavaScript APIs.

Contact the Rimini Street Account Manager to discuss which path makes the most sense for your
business or if an alternate approach might be needed.

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References and Links
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 EOL Announcement
Additional information provided by Microsoft about retiring the Internet Explorer 11 desktop
application.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/05/19/the-future-of-internet-explorer-on-
windows-10-is-in-microsoft-edge/

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/internet-explorer-11-desktop-app-
retirement-faq/ba-p/2366549
Enabling IE Mode for Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
Additional documentation available from Rimini Street. Useful Microsoft links are below:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-mode