Microsoft’s Entra ID License Utilization Portal: Simplifying License Management for Businesses

Cloud Computing

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft has announced the public preview of the Entra ID License utilization portal.
  • The new portal enables organizations to track and monitor the usage of Entra ID P1 and P2 licenses.
  • Currently, the Entra ID License utilization portal provides support for features such as Conditional Access and risk-based Conditional Access usage.

Microsoft has launched a new Entra ID license utilization portal in public preview for commercial customers. The long-awaited feature is designed to offer commercial customers insights into premium feature usage for optimizing Entra ID Premium licenses.

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service. It allows customers to streamline access to Microsoft services and various third-party applications. The service helps organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture and prevent unauthorized data access.

With the Entra ID License utilization portal, administrators can easily track the number of Entra ID P1 and P2 licenses they have, along with monitoring the usage of corresponding features. Currently, the feature only supports Conditional Access and risk-based Conditional Access usage as part of Entra ID license utilization. Microsoft plans to expand support to additional SKUs and features in the coming months.

Conditional Access is a security feature that enables organizations to control resource access based on factors like location, device type, or user risk level. With risk-based Conditional Access, IT admins can dynamically adjust access controls according to the risk level associated with a user’s sign-in or behavior.

Microsoft Entra ID License Utilization Portal
Entra ID Premium P1 feature usage on License utilization portal

Getting started with the Entra ID License utilization portal

The new Entra ID license utilization portal is now available in public preview for all organizations with Microsoft Entra ID Premium licenses. Customers can easily access the portal by navigating to the “Usage & Insights” section.

The Entra ID license utilization portal serves as a valuable tool for administrators aiming to simplify license management and enhance compliance efforts within their organizations. This portal provides improved transparency into Entra usage, allowing IT teams to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and ensure compliance with licensing terms and conditions.