Azure - App registration and Enterprise Applications

Tutorial: Understanding Azure App Registration and Enterprise Applications

Step 1: Introduction

• Watch the video provided by BlueScreen Brothers on Azure App Registration and Enterprise Applications to gain a better understanding of the concepts.

Step 2: Differentiating Between App Registration and Enterprise Apps

• Understand the difference between App Registration and Enterprise Apps. App Registration refers to the configuration closest to the application itself, while Enterprise Apps act as a front-end to the App Registration.

Step 3: Exploring Enterprise Applications in Azure Portal

• Log in to your Azure Portal and navigate to Enterprise Applications to view the applications defined by Microsoft for you by default.

Step 4: Understanding App Registrations

• Visit the App Registrations section in your Azure Portal to view the applications you have registered. Note that some Enterprise Applications may stem from App Registrations in other tenants.

Step 5: Creating a New App Registration

• Create a new App Registration by clicking on 'New Registration' and providing necessary details such as supported account types and redirect URIs.

Step 6: Adding Permissions to App Registrations

• Grant permissions to your App Registration based on your requirements, such as delegated permissions for user interactions or application permissions for automated tasks.

Step 7: Managing Secrets and Credentials

• Manage client secrets and credentials for your App Registration to authenticate and access resources securely.

Step 8: Obtaining Access Tokens

• Use PowerShell or other methods to obtain access tokens for your App Registration, allowing you to interact with Microsoft services like Microsoft Graph.

Step 9: Testing Permissions and Access

• Test the permissions and access of your App Registration by making API calls or interacting with services to ensure proper functionality.

Step 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Monitor the usage of your App Registration and troubleshoot any issues related to permissions, access, or interactions with other tenants.

Step 11: Learning Resources

• Explore Microsoft documentation, tutorials, and practical examples to deepen your understanding of Azure App Registration and Enterprise Applications.

Step 12: Further Learning

• Consider exploring advanced topics such as roles, exposing APIs, and practical demonstrations to enhance your knowledge and practical skills in Azure identity and access management.

By following these steps and exploring the provided resources, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of Azure App Registration and Enterprise Applications.