Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to Create Azure Users and Groups in Microsoft Entra ID

Creating and managing users and groups in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is crucial for IT administrators. It ensures efficient allocation of permissions and resources across an organization. This article provides a step-by-step guide to creating users and groups in Azure AD using the Microsoft Azure portal. Understanding Users and Groups in Azure AD Users: Users are individuals who need access…
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External IdentitiesMicrosoft Entra ID

One-time passcode authentication for Azure AD B2B Guest Users

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) B2B guest users offer a convenient way to grant access to external users without adding them to your core directory. However, ensuring secure authentication for these guests is crucial. One-time passcode (OTP) authentication provides a simple and secure method for B2B guest user access. OTP Authentication for B2B Guests When a guest user who cannot be identified…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

Best practices for managing groups in Azure AD

Azure Active Directory (AD) groups are pivotal in cloud identity and access management (IAM). They facilitate granting appropriate permissions to the right users for the required resources. However, effective group management is essential for maintaining security and a positive user experience within your Azure AD environment. This article outlines a series of best practices to ensure your Azure…
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Microsoft Entra IDTenant & Directory Administration

How to automate user lifecycle management with Azure AD

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) offers a robust solution for automating error-prone manual processes, such as onboarding, moving, and offboarding. This article explores the functionalities within Azure AD that enable automated user lifecycle management (ULM). Why automate ULM with Azure AD? Automating ULM with Azure AD offers several benefits: Reduced errors: Predefined rules and automated data…
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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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AD Domain ServicesDirectory Objects & Identity Data

Why automated user provisioning is crucial in health care institution and here's how you ensure it ✅

Why automated user provisioning is crucial in health care institution and here's how you ensure it ✅ Securing access to electronic medical records and clinical apps is of utmost importance in the healthcare sector, especially with ever-evolving compliance regulations. With proper user provisioning and supervisory workflows, IT…
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AD Domain ServicesDirectory Objects & Identity Data

Poor user provisioning can threaten the IT security of K-12 schools—here's how you can 🛠 fix it

Poor user provisioning can threaten the IT security of K-12 schools—here's how you can 🛠 fix it The K-12 education sector has an extreme churn rate with thousands of users removed and added to the environment every year. Also, they manage tens of thousands of faculty and student accounts and their rosters. To meet their unique…
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