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cloud-native groups
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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about cloud-native groups focus on Microsoft Entra ID's Group Source of Authority (SOA) feature, which allows IT administrators to shift ownership of specific Active Directory groups from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. This capability reduces dependence on legacy AD configurations and enables organizations to adopt cloud management at their own pace. The feature supports more agile governance, streamlined operations, and a cleaner path toward cloud-native security groups. Topics include hybrid identity management, simplifying group management, and leveraging Entra ID for modernizing identity infrastructure.
Microsoft has taken a significant step toward modernizing hybrid identity management with the introduction of the Group Source of Authority (SOA) feature in Entra ID, now available in public preview. This eagerly anticipated capability unlocks a new era of flexibility for IT administrators...
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