Azure AD (Entra) Connect for JSM
This app has been deprecated. Please use the new Entra ID Connect for JSM App
If you are a current user of his older Azure AD Connect for JSM app, you can install the new Entra ID Connect for JSM app; however, you will need to create a separate Assets Schema for this new app. There is no direct upgrade path, but you can run both apps side-by-side
The Azure Active Directory, now known as Entra, Connect application is a powerful integration tool designed to connect Microsoft Azure AD/Entra and Jira Service Management CMDB (Configuration Management Database) seamlessly. Its primary purpose is to enable the import of user data from Azure AD into the Jira Service Management CMDB for use within JSM.
The app offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the integration process, allowing users to establish a secure connection between Azure AD/Entra and Jira Service Management with ease. Once connected, the app provides a range of features and functionalities between the two platforms.
Prerequisites for Azure AD (Entra) Connect
Here are the prerequisites steps that need to be completed before configuring the Azure AD (Entra) Connect app:
To complete Steps 1 & 2 above, you will need have a Jira Service Management role of either Assets Administrator or Assets Manager.
To complete Step 3 above, you will need to have either Application Administrator or Application Developer role in your Azure Active Directory. Additionally, either a Global Administrator or a Privileged Role Administrator will be required.
Configuring the Azure AD (Entra) Connect App
After you have installed the Azure AD (Entra) Connect App into your Jira Service Management project, and completed the Prerequisite steps, you will need to configure it for correct operation. This configuration involves the following 5 steps:
Be sure to follow the Prerequisite Steps before following these steps
Attribute List for Azure AD (Entra) Connect
The following attributes from Microsoft Azure AD (Entra) are included within the import into Jira Service Management Assets from the Connect app.
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Product Roadmap for Azure AD (Entra) Connect
Our goal is to create the ability to a comprehensive integration with Azure AD (Entra) to support Jira Service Management.
🔗 Our future plans include:
Azure AD Group Support: We plan to incorporate the addition of Groups and Group membership into the application during the import process for usage through JSM.