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Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Entra

Connector Details

NameMicrosoft Entra
Description

Microsoft Entra is a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) solution designed to securely manage access to resources across a range of environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups. It combines Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) with advanced identity governance, entitlement management, and decentralized identity capabilities to provide a unified platform for managing identities and permissions. Entra enhances security by offering features like conditional access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity protection, making it an essential tool for organizations looking to safeguard their digital assets while ensuring seamless user experiences.

Connector TypeClass B

Features

Load StrategiesFull Load, Incremental Load
Metadata ExtractionSupported
Data AcquisitionSupported
Data PublishingNot Supported
Automated Schema Drift HandlingNot Supported

Source Connection Attributes

Connection ParametersData TypeExample
Client IDString (GUID)60a062ab-8f8b-401b-85a9-20ca617e3bc3
Tenant IDString (GUID)2bcd81c5-12cc-4a03-866f-831daedd6555
App SecretString
API VersionStringOptions are "v1.0" or "beta". Default and recommend value is "v1.0", as it is more stable. It is not recommended to use "beta" as that API version can change often.
Bronze Schema (Optional)String
Silver Schema (Optional)String

Connector Specific Configuration Details

  1. Microsoft Entra ID connector has optional values such as Bronze Schema and Silver Schema

  2. Register a new Application in Microsoft Entra Id called "Empower Entra Data Extraction Connector"

    1. Steps on how to register an application. Get access without a user - Microsoft Graph
    2. Leave Redirect URI blank for now.
  3. Assign App API permissions.

    1. For Instructions on how to assign Graph API permissions, see the following link Configure permissions for Microsoft Graph
    2. For specific permissions required for the Empower Entra ID Connector, see the section below Graph API Permissions Requirements .
  4. Request administrator consent—allof the API endpoints will require administrator consent to grant access to the app.

  5. Connection details are can be found in Entra ID App Registration for the app created in step#2:

    Client ID: This represents the Application (client) ID for your registered application in your Azure Tenant.

    Tenant ID: This represents the tenant ID for your Azure Tenant.

    App Secret: This is the Client Credentials Secret for the registered application in Azure Entra ID App Registration.

    API Version: Options are "v1.0" and "beta", it is recommended to use "v1.0" as it is more stable.
  6. Refer the public documentation for more details around this source: Public API documentation


Screenshot To Use Connector

Microsoft Entra setup screenshot