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Improving Entra ID B2B User Management with Cross-Tenant Synchronization

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B2B user management is a challenge for many organizations that utilize it for collaboration. In this blog, we discuss how to address this challenge using cross-tenant synchronization. Cross-tenant synchronization connects two or more Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) tenants and copies users between them while keeping attributes in sync. In intra-organization collaboration scenarios, such […]

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Flattening Group Memberships to a Single Group

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In previous blog posts (Part 1, Part 2), we discussed a powerful feature in Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) known as dynamic membership rules. In short, Entra ID’s dynamic membership rules feature allows you to use any attributes from Entra ID’s base set or custom extension properties to construct groups that automatically add and

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Securing On-Premises Access Is Easier Than You Think: Utilizing the Entra Application Proxy

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In a previous blog post, we discussed taking advantage of Entra (formerly Azure Active Directory) Application Proxies to allow access to on-premises applications without a dependency on traditional tools such as a VPN. That blog includes a few great points that should be highlighted again. For example, in most organizations an Entra Application Proxy: Sounds

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Win32 App Deployment with Intune Supersedence Rules

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There are several ways to deploy applications to users or devices that are managed by Microsoft Intune. In addition to application types, you must also take into consideration the method of assignment and how it will affect you long term from a management and maintenance standpoint. Deploying an application installer via Intune is usually accomplished

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Manage Entra Groups with the Graph API

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In my previous blog [Win32 App Deployment with Intune Supersedence Rules] I explained how to update Win32 applications deployed within Microsoft Intune by using the supersedence feature. Although the process is typically straightforward and simple, the requirement of keeping a security group populated with all user or device objects can make the task time-consuming. This

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3 Components of Cloud Authentication: Enterprise SSO, Zero Trust, Passwordless

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In the past few years, we’ve seen a rapid expansion in remote and remote-hybrid workforces. Remote employees primarily use cloud-native services to manage their daily workloads from the comfort of their home (or public) internet. This has caused a great deal of stress for IT departments, especially those that rely heavily on their internal infrastructure.  

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Network Time Protocol Configurations: A Deeper Dive

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In my previous blog post we reviewed why time synchronization is important, as well as proper time synchronization configuration of domain controllers (DCs) holding the Primary Domain Controller Emulator (PDCe) role. We were able to properly configure Network Time Protocol (NTP) settings through the use of Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) filters and Group Policy. Like

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Active Directory Forest Recovery: Plan to Eliminate Downtime

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Active Directory (AD) is still the predominant identity and management platform for tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. Larger organizations with hundreds to even thousands of applications continue to rely on AD, even as they transition to a cloud-first or AD-minimized environment. The reason? Unraveling all the AD-related technology and applications an organization has invested

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How to Implement Microsoft Entra Password Protection for a More Secure Environment 

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Passwords have long been the de facto authentication mechanism for identities. Length and complexity plagued us as we struggled to produce an acceptable password that we could easily remember and type when prompted. Although we’re moving closer to a passwordless and much more secure world, for now, we must still create these memorable, complex dinosaurs

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