Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Managing guest access safely with Microsoft Entra

April 27, 2024
Businesses often require several partners, organizations, and customers to collaborate and exchange data. Microsoft Entra allows these external entities to access your IT environment seamlessly without compromising on security. Guest access can be managed through Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra ID Governance. Guest access management with Microsoft Entra ID  Here’s how you can manage…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to transfer an Azure subscription to a different Azure AD directory

April 27, 2024
Microsoft’s Azure subscription acts as a container for various services and resources within an Azure Active Directory (AD) environment, now known as Microsoft Entra ID. Inside this container, you’ll find a variety of tools and features, including virtual machines, databases, machine learning tools, and more for easy management and access. When a user creates an Azure subscription, it…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Microsoft Entra Single Sign-On: Explained

April 13, 2024
Striking the balance in cybersecurity is key. Ironically, the push for stronger security measures can encourage users to adopt weaker digital habits, such as reused and simple passwords. Single Sign-On (SSO) can alleviate these issues by eliminating the need for juggling multiple login credentials. Microsoft Entra offers a range of applications you can use with SSO. This article provides an…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Azure AD External Identities for B2C scenarios: Overview

April 13, 2024
Azure AD External Identities, a part of Microsoft Entra is a feature that provides a secure and efficient digital experience for identities outside an organization with customization controls.To break it down, partners, customers, suppliers, etc. can be securely authorized and authenticated. With Azure AD, external identities and user directories can be unified in one portal to manage access…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Identity Governance in Azure AD: Best practices for implementation

April 13, 2024
To improve security and compliance in their digital environments, enterprises must first implement Identity Governance in Azure Active Directory (AD), which includes privileged identity management (PIM) and access reviews. Imagine your organization’s resources as a vast digital kingdom. Identity governance in Azure AD acts as your loyal steward, ensuring only authorized individuals have…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to resend Azure AD invitation to guest user?

April 11, 2024
Why does an organization need guest users In today’s digital landscape, organizations often collaborate with external businesses, providing access to certain resources or services within the organization’s digital ecosystem is essential for collaboration and facilitating workflows. Guest users enable seamless collaboration while maintaining security and control over important…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Master Azure AD automation with Microsoft Graph PowerShell

April 11, 2024
For Active Directory (AD) administrators, using native AD tools for recurring tasks can be time-consuming. PowerShell is a scripting language built into Windows, that can tackle this issue by automating repetitive tasks. While Azure AD PowerShell has been a reliable tool for managing Azure AD, there is now a need for a shift towards Microsoft Graph PowerShell. This article provides a brief intro…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Elevate access for Azure subscriptions and group management

April 11, 2024
As organizations expand their Azure active directory (AD) usage, managing multiple subscriptions and organizing resources across various departments or projects becomes increasingly complex. To streamline this process and ensure effective governance, Azure offers a feature called “Elevate access,” which allows users to manage all subscriptions centrally and management groups. This…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to deploy Azure AD Connect with Custom Group Filtering Options

November 13, 2023
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Connect is the bridge between your on-premises directories and the Azure AD, enabling you to maintain a common user identity for your workforce and setting the stage for complex hybrid identity solutions. One of the most powerful features of Azure AD Connect is its ability to filter which objects are synchronized to the cloud directory, based on attributes…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to configure Azure DNS for Custom Domain Names

October 11, 2023
In the dynamic realm of cloud computing and modern enterprise operations, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) stands as a linchpin for secure identity management and access control. As organizations increasingly migrate their workflows to the cloud, the significance of a robust and adaptable identity management solution cannot be overstated. Managing Azure AD, customizing the Domain Name System…
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