Microsoft Entra ID · Hardware & Devices
IoT Device Administrator
Provisions new IoT devices, manages their lifecycle, configures certificates, and manages device templates.
Scope: Full management of IoT devices and device templates in Entra ID
Permissions
- Provision IoT devices
- Manage device lifecycle
- Configure device certificates
- Create device templates
- Manage template owners
Common use cases
- IoT device onboarding
- Device template management
- Certificate configuration
- Device lifecycle management
- Smart building deployments
Best practices
- Use standardized templates
- Rotate certificates regularly
- Document device provisioning
- Monitor device health
Security considerations
- Can provision new devices
- Certificate access is sensitive
- Device impersonation risk
- Network access implications