The recent announcements from Microsoft regarding Microsoft Entra External ID and Microsoft Entra ID multi-tenant collaboration have brought about a need for more clarity on licensing. The key point highlighted is the “one person, one license” philosophy, where only one Microsoft Entra ID P1 license is required per employee per multi-tenant organization. This philosophy extends to administrative accounts as well, simplifying governance across multiple tenants within an organization.
Furthermore, the introduction of Entra External ID aims to secure customer and business collaborator access to applications. The pricing model for governing the identities of business guests differs from that of employees, with a charge of $0.75 per actively governed identity per month. This usage-based pricing model ensures fair billing for the governance actions taken on business guest identities.
To delve deeper into Microsoft Entra ID Governance licensing and understand the nuances of managing identities across different scenarios, you can explore the Licensing Fundamentals page. Additionally, for more insights and updates on Microsoft Entra, you can visit the Microsoft Security Blog, Microsoft Entra blog on Tech Community, Microsoft Entra documentation on Microsoft Learn, and engage in discussions on Microsoft Community.
These advancements in identity and network access solutions offered by Microsoft Entra aim to prevent identity attacks, ensure least privilege access, unify access controls, and enhance user experience across various environments, be it on-premises or in the cloud. Stay informed and empowered with the latest developments in Microsoft Entra to bolster your organization’s security and collaboration efforts.
