A device identity is an object in Microsoft Entra ID. This device object is similar to users, groups, or applications. A device identity gives administrators information they can use when making access or configuration decisions.
There are three ways to get a device identity:
Device identities are a prerequisite for scenarios like device-based Conditional Access policies and Mobile Device Management with the Microsoft Intune family of products.
Modern device scenarioThe modern device scenario focuses on two of these methods:
Microsoft Entra hybrid join is seen as an interim step on the road to Microsoft Entra join. All three scenarios can coexist in a single organization.
Resource accessRegistering and joining devices to Microsoft Entra ID gives users Seamless Sign-on (SSO) to cloud-based resources.
Devices that are Microsoft Entra joined benefit from SSO to your organization's on-premises resources.
ProvisioningGetting devices in to Microsoft Entra ID can be done in a self-service manner or a controlled process managed by administrators.
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