For enterprise teams using Microsoft 365, Azure AD is the single component that controls access to all of your business data and applications.
Knowingly or not, your team uses Azure Active Directory to log into all Microsoft applications and storage systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Exchange, Intune, and Power BI.
If you lose control of your Azure AD user accounts, you won't be able to access any of these applications or the data they contain. You'll essentially be locked out of your business' entire digital infrastructure, with no way of recovering it.
That's why you need to have a proper strategy in place to recover lost Azure AD users. The best way to do this is to learn how to import and export users from Azure AD — here's how.
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Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) user management refers to the administration and control of user identities and their access within an organization's Azure AD environment. It's a critical aspect of IT administration and security in businesses that use Microsoft's Azure cloud services.
Key tasks involved in Azure AD user management include:
Azure AD user management is all about making sure the right individuals have the right access to the right resources at the right times, and for the right reasons. It's a key part of maintaining security, compliance, and operational efficiency in an organization.
Learning to import and export users in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a crucial skill for IT professionals and administrators. This ability is not just about managing user accounts effectively; it's also about ensuring business continuity, maintaining security, and having a robust recovery plan in place. Here's why:
So, how do you actually import and export users in Azure AD? There are a few ways, including native and third-party solutions to help with the task. Depending on your company's software budget and your team's technical literacy, here's an overview of the options available:
Azure AD Portal: The Azure AD portal provides a user-friendly interface for managing users. You can easily import users in bulk using a CSV file and export users to a CSV file. The Azure portal also provides various user management features such as resetting passwords, assigning roles, enabling/disabling users, and more.
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PowerShell Scripts: PowerShell cmdlets provide a more flexible and powerful way to manage users in Azure AD. You can write scripts to import users from a CSV file, export users to a CSV file, and perform various user management tasks.
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ManageEngine ADManager Plus: This tool provides a feature to export Azure AD users and their attributes to a CSV file. It also allows you to import users from a CSV file to Azure AD. The tool provides a user-friendly interface and detailed reports for user management.
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Auth0 for Azure AD: Auth0 provides a user import/export extension that allows you to import and export users from Azure AD. The extension supports bulk user import/export and provides a detailed log of the import/export process.
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CoreView Configuration Manager for Microsoft 365: CoreView is a no-code platform that automates Microsoft Office 365 configuration, including user management in Azure Active Directory. It offers a powerful solution for backing up Azure AD user accounts via import and export, along with a detailed audit trail.
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CoreView Configuration Manager automates the day-to-day task of administrating Microsoft 365 components like Office 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Intune, and Azure AD. With CoreView, you can manage, modify, and monitor all your configuration settings in Azure AD, including users, groups, and policies.
But it doesn't stop there. You also gain access to a detailed audit log of your actions, with the ability to roll back a previous change at any time with a few clicks. CoreView serves as an all-in-one backup and restore solution for your Azure AD user accounts, ensuring business continuity in the event of an error or attack.
Want to learn more about how CoreView can streamline your Azure AD operations? Sign up for a demo, today.