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Microsoft Graph Data Connect Administrator

Manages Microsoft Graph Data Connect settings including dataset configuration and application authorization.

Scope: Full administration of Microsoft Graph Data Connect

Permissions

  • Enable/disable Data Connect
  • Configure dataset workloads
  • Manage cross-tenant data movement
  • Approve application requests
  • Manage app registrations

Common use cases

  • Data pipeline configuration
  • Analytics enablement
  • Application authorization
  • Cross-tenant data governance
  • Bulk data access management

Best practices

  • Review applications carefully
  • Limit data exposure
  • Monitor data movement
  • Document approvals

Security considerations

  • Bulk data access is sensitive
  • Cross-tenant implications
  • Application trust assessment
  • PII exposure risk

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