Quick Guides on Azure

Here are the steps to onboard and offboard users on Microsoft Azure:

Onboarding Users

Step 1: Create a New User Account

1. Log in to the Azure portal as a Global Administrator.

2. Navigate to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) > Users.

3. Click on "New user" and fill in the user's details.

4. Assign a license to the user (if required).

Step 2: Assign Roles and Permissions

1. Determine the user's role and permissions based on their job requirements.

2. Assign the user to the relevant Azure AD groups or roles.

3. Use Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to assign permissions to the user.

Step 3: Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

1. Enable MFA for the user.

2. Configure MFA settings, such as authentication methods and verification options.

Step 4: Provide User Access to Azure Resources

1. Assign the user to the relevant Azure subscriptions or resource groups.

2. Grant the user access to specific Azure resources, such as virtual machines or storage accounts.

Step 5: Communicate Onboarding Information to the User

1. Provide the user with their login credentials and Azure portal access information.

2. Communicate any relevant security policies, procedures, and best practices.

Offboarding Users

Step 1: Revoke User Access to Azure Resources

1. Remove the user's access to Azure subscriptions or resource groups.

2. Revoke the user's permissions to specific Azure resources.

Step 2: Remove User from Azure AD Groups and Roles

1. Remove the user from Azure AD groups and roles.

2. Update group memberships and role assignments as necessary.

Step 3: Disable MFA and User Account

1. Disable MFA for the user.

2. Disable the user's Azure AD account.

Step 4: Remove Licenses and Subscriptions

1. Remove any licenses assigned to the user.

2. Update subscription assignments as necessary.

Step 5: Conduct Offboarding Activities

1. Update any relevant documentation, such as user manuals or knowledge bases.

2. Notify relevant teams or stakeholders of the user's departure.

3. Conduct an exit interview or review to gather feedback and insights.

Additional Best Practices

1. Automate onboarding and offboarding processes using Azure AD's automation features, such as Azure AD Connect and Azure Automation.

2. Use Azure AD's reporting and auditing features to monitor user activity and detect potential security issues.

3. Implement a robust identity and access management strategy to ensure secure access to Azure resources

4. Regularly review and update user access and permissions to ensure they remain aligned with business requirements.