Configuring Microsoft Entra ID User Authentication for Windows and Linux Virtual Machines on Azure

Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds
Students: 198

This lesson explores how to extend Entra ID user authentication to Azure-hosted VMs and is beneficial for SC-300 exam preparation. It covers setting up Entra ID authentication for Windows and Linux VMs using Azure CLI and SSH.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to configure Entra ID authentication for Windows virtual machines in Azure using the Azure portal
  • Gain proficiency in extending Entra ID authentication to Linux virtual machines on Azure by utilizing the Azure command line interface (CLI)

Intended Audience

This lesson is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to extend Entra ID user authentication to Azure-hosted VMs, as well as students preparing for the SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator exam.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of virtual machines and RBAC are recommended before taking this lesson.

Covered Topics