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UEM deployment guide for Azure AD
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is a secure cloud identity and access management service. This guide details how the Microsoft Entra ID integration with Hexnode UEM streamlines device management through automated directory syncing and secure authentication.
What is the Hexnode and Microsoft Entra ID integration?
This integration bridges your identity provider with your device management solution. It allows administrators to control their directory from a single console, automatically sync users and groups, and enforce policies based on identity.
By leveraging modern authentication standards like SAML and OAuth, this integration brings Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access policies to your Hexnode environment.
What are the benefits of integrating Microsoft Entra ID with Hexnode?
Integrating these platforms unlocks automation and enterprise-grade security capabilities.
| Feature | Benefit Description |
|---|---|
| Automated Directory Sync | Users and groups are automatically synced from Microsoft Entra ID to Hexnode. Any changes made in the Entra portal reflect instantly on the Hexnode UEM console. |
| Seamless Enrollment | Employees can enroll their devices using their existing Entra ID credentials. It supports enrollment invites (Email/SMS) and Self-Enrollment. |
| Secured Authentication | Enables advanced security features like Single Sign-On (SSO), password complexity policies, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). |
| Streamlined Policy Assignment | Automates policy deployment. When a new user is added to an integrated Entra ID group, Hexnode automatically applies them to the associated restrictions. |
| BitLocker Recovery | Simplifies Windows management by allowing administrators to store BitLocker recovery keys directly in Microsoft Entra Domain Services. |
| Group Management | Allows admins to execute management controls on entire user groups simultaneously, removing manual individual association. |
How to configure Microsoft Entra ID integration?
Follow these steps to successfully link your Azure portal with Hexnode.
- Sign in to your Azure portal.
- Copy the Directory ID from Microsoft Entra ID > Properties.
- Now, head on to Admin > Microsoft Entra ID on the Hexnode UEM console.
- Enter the Directory ID in the ‘Custom domain / Directory (Tenant) ID’ field. Click Configure.
- A sign-in prompt appears to enter your Azure portal user credentials. Click Accept to render the listed permissions to the Hexnode Azure Directory Services. This will successfully configure Microsoft Entra ID with Hexnode.
