Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to configure Azure AD Connect for hybrid identities

By making it easier for on-premises directories to synchronise with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure AD Connect helps enterprises manage hybrid identities throughout their environments. For Azure AD Domain Services to allow hybrid identities, additional configuration steps must be taken during integration with Azure AD Connect. This tutorial offers a thorough tour of setting up Azure AD…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to configure Azure AD Connect for non-routable domains

Azure AD Connect is a crucial tool for synchronizing on-premises directories with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). When dealing with non-routable domain names, such as those used in private network environments, additional configuration steps are necessary to ensure successful synchronization. This guide outlines the process of configuring Azure AD Connect to support non-routable domain…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Implementing Azure AD Connect in a multi-forest environment

This is a thorough how-to for setting up Azure AD Connect in a multi-forest setting. You will find detailed instructions for setting up Azure AD Connect so that numerous AD forests are synchronised with Azure AD. We’ll concentrate on making sure that synchronisation runs smoothly across several forests and that their Azure AD environment has a uniform user experience.   What is Azure AD…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to detect user account deletions in Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), currently known as Microsoft Entra ID, is a Microsoft identity and access management service that helps organizations securely manage identities in hybrid and multicloud configurations. Method 1: Native auditing Log in to your Microsoft Azure portal using your administrator credentials. Navigate to Azure Active Directory: You can find this on the sidebar or the…
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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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