'%3e%3cpath%20d='M8%200C12.4183%200%2016%203.58172%2016%208C16%2012.4183%2012.4183%2016%208%2016C3.58172%2016%200%2012.4183%200%208C0%203.58172%203.58172%200%208%200ZM11.6162%204.38379C11.2257%203.99337%2010.5927%203.99338%2010.2021%204.38379L8%206.58594L5.79785%204.38379C5.40732%203.99334%204.77429%203.99329%204.38379%204.38379C3.99331%204.77429%203.99335%205.40733%204.38379%205.79785L6.58594%208L4.38379%2010.2021C3.99348%2010.5927%203.99341%2011.2257%204.38379%2011.6162C4.77426%2012.0066%205.40734%2012.0065%205.79785%2011.6162L8%209.41406L10.2021%2011.6162C10.5927%2012.0066%2011.2257%2012.0067%2011.6162%2011.6162C12.0067%2011.2257%2012.0066%2010.5927%2011.6162%2010.2021L9.41406%208L11.6162%205.79785C12.0066%205.40735%2012.0066%204.77429%2011.6162%204.38379Z'%20fill='%23080E17'%20fill-opacity='0.46'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cdefs%3e%3cclipPath%20id='clip0_3761_713'%3e%3crect%20width='16'%20height='16'%20fill='white'/%3e%3c/clipPath%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e)
How to Verify Microsoft Entra SSO Support for Power BI, Dynamics, and Oracle
Question details
The user is looking to understand if and how Microsoft Entra single sign-on (SSO) supports specific enterprise applications, including Power BI, Dynamics, Sage, Oracle, and QuickBooks.
- Product
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Evaluating or configuring single sign-on integration for a mix of cloud-based and on-premises enterprise applications.
- Observed behavior
- SSO compatibility depends on the application's supported authentication protocols, deployment model (cloud vs. on-premises), and licensing requirements.
Ensure you have Global Administrator or Application Administrator privileges in your Microsoft Entra ID tenant, and gather the authentication documentation provided by each software vendor.
Verify Authentication Protocols for Cloud Applications
Check if your cloud-based applications support standard protocols like SAML or OpenID Connect for direct federation with Microsoft Entra.
Cloud applications natively integrate with Microsoft Entra ID when they utilize direct federation protocols. Microsoft Entra primarily supports SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, and WS-Federation.
Apps like Power BI and Dynamics are part of the Microsoft ecosystem and support Entra natively, while third-party apps like Oracle or QuickBooks Online require standard protocol support.
Consult the official support pages for Sage, Oracle, or QuickBooks to confirm their supported identity provider (IdP) protocols (e.g., SAML 2.0 or OIDC).
Log in to the Microsoft Entra admin center, navigate to 'Identity' > 'Applications' > 'Enterprise applications', and click 'New application' to search for a pre-built integration template.
If the application is not listed in the gallery but supports SAML or OIDC, select 'Create your own application' to manually configure the SSO integration.
Configure Integration for On-Premises Deployments
Set up Microsoft Entra Application Proxy or AD FS to enable SSO for legacy on-premises applications.
Enhance Your Enterprise Productivity with WPS Office
While you manage complex identity and access protocols in Microsoft Entra, you can simplify your document workflows. WPS Office offers a free, lightweight, and highly compatible suite for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files that fits perfectly into any enterprise environment.
- 1. Download the installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install the software: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to set up WPS Office on your device.
- 3. Open your enterprise documents: Launch WPS Office and immediately start opening, editing, and saving your existing Microsoft Office files with complete formatting preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power BI require manual SAML configuration in Microsoft Entra?
No, Power BI is a Microsoft cloud service that natively relies on Microsoft Entra ID for authentication. Users automatically benefit from SSO when they sign in with their Microsoft 365 or Entra ID credentials.
Can I use Microsoft Entra SSO with QuickBooks Desktop?
QuickBooks Desktop is an on-premises application and does not natively support modern SSO protocols like SAML. However, you can achieve single sign-on by hosting it via a Remote Desktop environment and securing the access gateway with Microsoft Entra ID.
What should I do if my specific version of Sage or Oracle is not in the Entra App Gallery?
If your application is not in the gallery, you can still integrate it as long as it supports SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect. You can choose 'Create your own application' in the Entra admin center and manually enter the Identifier (Entity ID) and Reply URL (Assertion Consumer Service URL).
Do I need a premium license to use Microsoft Entra SSO for third-party apps?
Microsoft Entra ID Free allows you to configure single sign-on for an unlimited number of applications. However, advanced features such as Conditional Access policies, automated user provisioning, and advanced security reports require an Entra ID P1 or P2 license.
