[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database
What the source says
Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .
Who is affected: Microsoft Entra identities using Azure SQL Database
Why it matters: Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available, with support for server roles, service principal logins, and Entra-only authentication.
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Confirm whether the customer uses Microsoft Entra identities with Azure SQL Database.
Commercial opportunities
Discuss standardizing the customer’s Azure SQL Database identity and provisioning approach around Microsoft Entra logins.
Technical actions
Assess the customer’s current authentication, provisioning, and server-role configuration before adopting Entra logins.
Questions to ask the customer
Are you already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022?
Do you use service principals to automate user and database provisioning?
Risks and objections
The effective date is unknown in the supplied source.
The customer’s current Azure SQL Database authentication configuration is unknown.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown; the supplied source does not provide one.
The customer’s adoption suitability depends on whether Azure SQL Database and Microsoft Entra identities are in scope.
Reading for it_manager_dsi
Who is affected: Microsoft Entra identities using Azure SQL Database
Why it matters: With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Assess whether Azure SQL Database environments should adopt Microsoft Entra server principals.
Technical actions
Evaluate CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database and review Entra-only authentication requirements.
Questions to ask the customer
Are you already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022?
Risks and objections
Validate compatibility with current authentication, server-role assignment, and provisioning processes before adoption.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown in the supplied source.
Reading for partner_channel
Who is affected: Microsoft Entra identities using Azure SQL Database
Why it matters: Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available, with support for server roles, automated user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and Entra-only authentication.
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Review partner enablement materials and customer guidance for Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database.
Commercial opportunities
Position Microsoft Entra server principals as a potential standardization and provisioning discussion for customers using Azure SQL Database.
Technical actions
Validate CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER, service principal login provisioning, server role assignment, and Entra-only authentication in a representative Azure SQL Database environment.
Questions to ask the customer
Are you using Microsoft Entra logins on Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or SQL Server 2022?
Do you need automated user and database provisioning using service principal logins?
Are you considering disabling SQL authentication entirely?
Risks and objections
Confirm compatibility with the customer's existing identity, provisioning, role-assignment, and authentication processes before recommending adoption.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown from the supplied source.
Reading for sales_manager
Who is affected: Microsoft Entra identities and Azure SQL Database
Why it matters: Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available.
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Assess whether relevant accounts use Azure SQL Database with Microsoft Entra identities.
Commercial opportunities
Position the generally available capability with accounts evaluating identity-based Azure SQL Database administration.
Technical actions
Coordinate a technical validation of CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database.
Review prerequisites for assigning server roles, automating provisioning, and enabling Entra-only authentication.
Questions to ask the customer
Are you already using Microsoft Entra identities with Azure SQL Database?
Do you want to evaluate service principal logins or Entra-only authentication?
Risks and objections
The effective date is unknown in the supplied source.
The relevance to a specific account or deployment is unconfirmed.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown; timing should be confirmed before making date-specific commitments.
The source is complete, but account-specific adoption, scope, and customer relevance are not provided.
Evidence and traceability
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[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available.
You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .
You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely.
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Entra server principals on Azure SQL Database Microsoft Entra server principals (logins) for Azure SQL Database is now generally available. You can now use CREATE LOGIN ... FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDER in the virtual master database, bringing parity with SQL logins for your Microsoft Entra identities. With Entra logins, you can assign server roles to Entra principals, automate user and database provisioning using service principal logins, and enable Entra-only authentication to disable SQL authentication entirely. If you're already using Entra logins on Azure SQL Managed Instance or SQL Server 2022, you now get the same experience on Azure SQL Database. Learn more .