Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Role-based access control in Microsoft Entra

Role-based access control (RBAC) in Microsoft Entra is a robust unified identity and access management suite from Microsoft for simplifying access management and ensuring that users have access only to the resources necessary for their roles. Abiding by the principle of least privilege, this robust security practice helps safeguard your digital assets from unauthorized access and potential…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Microsoft Entra lifecycle workflows: Simplifying the JML process

Efficient workflow automation is crucial for organizational efficiency and security. Automating the JML (Joiners/Movers/Leavers) process with Microsoft Entra Lifecycle Workflows minimizes human errors and enhances operational efficiency. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up lifecycle workflows in Microsoft Entra. Why automating JML processes is crucial for organizations? The…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Integrating Azure AD with SIEM

Imagine managing your company’s security posture without a central safety net. This is the reality for businesses that do not integrate security information and event management (SIEM) solutions into their environment. What is a SIEM solution? A SIEM solution is pivotal for your organization’s security posture. It collects data from users, servers, devices, and applications, analyzing it…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to resize Microsoft Azure VM disk

In cloud computing, flexibility and scalability are critical aspects of managing resources efficiently. Azure offers a seamless way to resize your virtual machine (VM) disks to accommodate changing storage needs. This article walks you through the process step by step, ensuring smooth resizing of your Azure VM. Evaluating disk performance Before resizing, evaluate your Azure VM disks to determine…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Entra Permissions Management Onboarding Guide

In today’s digital world, permissions management and access control are critical to preserve organisational data and resources. With the expansion of the cloud, organisations are experiencing a new level of complexity in managing identities and permissions across these various environments. Microsoft Entra Permissions Management delivers a robust cloud infrastructure entitlement management…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Azure AD Connect issues: Solutions and troubleshooting

What is Azure AD Connect and why do you need it Azure AD Connect is a tool that deals with linking an organization’s on-prem identity with Azure AD and simplifying identity management across a hybrid or cloud infrastructure. It allows you to provide a unified identity for users with applications integrated with Azure AD. Some of its main features are: Pass-through authentication Password…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to Sync On-Premises Active Directory Attributes with Azure AD

In today’s world, synchronising various systems is important for seamless operations. It helps to share information between them, making work easier and faster. Without it, there could be mistakes, delays, and problems accessing the latest data, which can slow down business and cause issues.On-premises Active directory (AD) serves as a main hub for user management in many organizations…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Optimize Azure AD Connect for large deployments

Azure AD Connect is a critical component for synchronizing on-premises directories with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). When dealing with large-scale deployments, optimizing the performance of Azure AD Connect becomes essential to ensure efficient synchronization and minimal impact on system resources.  Prerequisites: Access to the Azure AD Connect server with appropriate…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Azure AD Connect: Setup for cloud-only management

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations are increasingly looking to enhance their operations by switching to cloud-based environments. One crucial aspect of this transition is managing user identities and groups effectively in the cloud. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) offers robust capabilities for cloud identity management, but for organizations with legacy on-premises…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How Azure AD Pass-Through Authentication strengthens your security

What is Pass-Through Authentication (PTA) in Azure AD Connect? In Azure Active Directory (AD), now known as Microsoft Entra ID, pass-through authentication is a type of hybrid authentication method where users sign-in to applications on-premises and cloud with the same password. This way, users are less likely to forget their credentials and have lesser needs to run back to IT support, saving IT…
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