Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Objectives
Objective
This document describes the administrative tasks in managing Entra External ID (formerly Azure AD B2C) for integration with Microsoft Power Pages. It clearly distinguishes between one-time setup tasks and ongoing maintenance work.
Target Audience
IT administrators and identity professionals with basic knowledge of Azure/Entra ID. Technical understanding of OAuth2/OpenID Connect is beneficial but not mandatory.
Initial Setup
Setup Duration
Maintenance Effort
Monitoring
2. Overview: One-Time vs. Regular Tasks
One-Time Setup Tasks
These tasks are performed once during initial setup:
- Create Entra External ID Tenant
- Configure App Registration
- Set up User Flows (Sign-up/Sign-in)
- Configure Custom Branding
- Define MFA Policies
- Integration with Power Pages
- Create test users and perform tests
Regular Maintenance Tasks
These tasks occur during ongoing operations:
- Monitor Sign-in Logs
- Review failed authentications
- Deactivate inactive users
- Rotate Client Secrets (every 6-12 months)
- Test User Flow updates
- Monitor capacity and costs
- Apply security updates
Important
After successful setup, the administrative effort is minimal. Most activities are limited to monitoring and occasional updates. Portal users manage their accounts independently (password reset, profile updates).
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