Azure User Setup and Active Directory Configuration

Setting up an Azure user requires a few key steps, starting with creating a new user in the Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). This can be done through the Azure portal.

To create a new user, you'll need to provide basic information such as the user's name, email address, and password. You can also assign the user to a specific Azure AD group.

Azure AD groups are used to organize and manage users, and can be used to control access to Azure resources. There are two types of groups: security groups and distribution groups. Security groups are used for access control, while distribution groups are used for email distribution.

In Azure, users can be assigned to multiple groups, and can also be added to custom roles. Custom roles allow you to define specific permissions and access levels for users.

To configure Azure Active Directory for AuthPoint, you must log in to the Microsoft Azure Portal and select the Azure Active Directory service. Select App registrations, then click New Registration to create a new app.

To set up the app, you'll need to type a name for the application, select the types of user accounts that can use it, and click Register. You'll also need to copy the Application (client) ID value, which is used to create the Azure AD external identity in AuthPoint.

To add permissions to the app, you'll need to select Microsoft Graph, Group.Read.All, User.Read.All, User.Read, and then click Add permissions. You may also need to grant admin consent for the permissions.

To create a client secret, you'll need to select Certificates and Secrets, then click New client secret. You'll need to copy the Value of the client secret, which is used to create the Azure AD external identity in AuthPoint.

Here's a summary of the steps to configure Azure Active Directory:

To configure Active Directory, you'll need to log in to the Microsoft Azure Portal and select the Azure Active Directory service.

Select App registrations from the navigation menu and click New Registration. Type a name for the application, and for Supported account types, select the types of user accounts that can use this application to log in.

You'll need to set the isFallbackPublicClient property to true in the Microsoft Graph App Manifest tab, and click Save. This property was previously called allowPublicClient.

To add permissions, select Microsoft Graph, then Application permissions, and select the Group.Read.All and User.Read.All application permissions. You'll also need to select Delegated permissions and the User.Read permission.

To create a client secret, go to Certificates and Secrets, click New client secret, and select when the secret expires. Copy the Value of the client secret, as you'll need this value to create the Azure AD external identity in AuthPoint.

Here are the steps to configure Azure Active Directory in a concise table:

After configuring Azure Active Directory, you can add a new Azure group to sync on the Group Sync page.

To configure AuthPoint, you must add an Azure AD external identity in the AuthPoint management UI. This is a crucial step in integrating Azure AD with AuthPoint.

In the AuthPoint management UI, you'll need to create one or more group syncs to ensure seamless user configuration. Group syncs help synchronize user groups from Azure AD to AuthPoint.

Adding an Azure AD external identity in AuthPoint allows for secure authentication and authorization of users. This integration enables features like multi-factor authentication and single sign-on.

Creating group syncs in AuthPoint helps maintain consistency between Azure AD user groups and AuthPoint user groups. This ensures that users are properly authenticated and authorized.

User management is a crucial aspect of Azure, allowing you to efficiently manage your users, licenses, and groups in bulk.

You can create users in bulk by signing in to the Microsoft Entra admin center as a User Administrator, selecting Microsoft Entra ID, and then bulk creating users. This process involves downloading a CSV file of user properties, adding users, and uploading the file for validation.

To delete contacts, you can import a CSV file with the contacts you want to delete. This feature is available with M365 Manager Plus.

License management is also a breeze with M365 Manager Plus, which allows you to assign licenses to multiple users at once by importing a CSV file. You can also remove licenses and modify licenses quickly.

Here are some key features of bulk management in Azure:

With Azure, you can manage multiple Microsoft 365 accounts from a single console, making it easier to keep track of your users, licenses, and groups.

Azure User Management Tools allow you to efficiently manage your Azure AD users, licenses, and groups in bulk. You can sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center as a User Administrator and select Microsoft Entra ID to access these tools.

To create users in bulk, you can download a CSV file of user properties, add the users you want to create, and then upload the file for validation. If there are errors, you can download and view the results file to fix them before submitting the job.

You can also use M365 Manager Plus to manage your Azure AD contacts in bulk, delete contacts, and modify contact attributes by importing a CSV file. Additionally, you can use this tool to assign licenses to multiple users at once or remove licenses assigned to users in a single click.

Here are some key features of Azure User Management Tools:

To test the connection to your external identity, select External Identities from the navigation menu. Next to the Azure AD external identity you added, click the three vertical dots and select Check Connection.

A message will appear indicating whether AuthPoint can communicate with Azure AD. This is an important step to ensure a smooth user management experience. If the connection is successful, you can proceed with configuring the external identity for user synchronization.

If you're unsure about the synchronization interval, know that for Azure AD external identities set to sync once every 24 hours, the synchronization interval time is in UTC. This means that if you configure your Azure AD external identity to sync every 24 hours at 10:00 PM, the sync will occur at 2:00 PM PST (UTC -8) in Seattle, Washington.

Remember to specify what time the synchronization starts each day if you select Every 24 hours from the Synchronization Interval drop-down list.

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Bulk management is a crucial aspect of Azure user management, and M365 Manager Plus makes it easy to manage users, licenses, and groups in bulk. This feature allows you to perform tasks such as bulk user creation, license assignment, and group management with ease.

To create users in bulk, you can use the "Bulk create user" feature in the Microsoft Entra admin center. This involves downloading a CSV file, adding user properties, and uploading the file for validation. If errors occur, you can download and view the results file to identify and fix the issues.

Bulk management also enables you to manage licenses efficiently. You can assign licenses to multiple users at once by importing a CSV file, or assign licenses individually. Removing licenses and modifying licenses can also be done quickly and easily.

Here are some key benefits of bulk management:

By using bulk management features, you can save time and effort, and ensure that your Azure user management is efficient and effective.