Simple definition
A logical environment belonging to an organization in a cloud service.
Technical definition
One tenant isoles the identities, policies, data and configurations of an organisation within a mutualised platform.
What is it used for ?
Limiting the environment Microsoft 365, Entra ID or other services SaaS a company.
Practical example
A company owns its own tenant Microsoft 365 containing its users, domains and licenses.
Common issues
- Bad tenant used during migration
- External guests poorly managed
- Dependencies between holders
Related terms
Microsoft 365 · Entra ID · SaaS
Key takeaway: This entry explains the general operation of the term. Exact settings may vary depending on software, vendors and environments.
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