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StefanKi's avatar
StefanKi
Iron Contributor
Jul 08, 2018

Azure AD licensing

Hallo,

with an Azure AD Basic license I can create dynamical Azure AD groups with inheriting licensing ( https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/active-directory-licensing-whatis-azure-portal ). Need every user in the group an Azure AD Basic license? Or is it fine when only the creator of the group has an Azure AD Basic license?

 

Regards

Stefan

Access Management
Azure Active Directory (AAD)
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  • Max Fritz's avatar
    Max Fritz
    Iron Contributor
    Jul 09, 2018

    Group Based Licensing is currently in preview, so keep in mind this answer could change.
    Today, in the preview, you just need to have an Azure AD Basic subscription available in your tenant. Users do not need to be assigned the Azure AD Basic license to use the Group Based Licensing feature. The administrator who configures it however should be licensed.

    Dynamic groups on the other hand require Azure AD Premium P1 licensing for any members of the group.

      • Max Fritz's avatar
        Max Fritz
        Iron Contributor
        Jul 10, 2018

        Oh I'm sorry, I missed the dynamic group piece. Yes, dynamic membership requires Azure AD Premium for every user that is a member.
        I've seen it not enforced, but it's still a rule I'd recommend abiding by to stay in licensing compliance.

        [Original reply above edited]

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