@Oluwakorede Oladipo Thanks for you reply, the point that is for Small to medium business using Microsoft Solutions tend to get too expensive here on Brazil compared to other solutions.
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Concerning the pricing or setup costs for Microsoft Entra External ID, based on my experience with Entra and 365 in general, it shouldn't require a whole education on their software. That's been a pain point as we have specific licensing that limits our access, indicating a need for clarity without requiring extensive training.
The cost totally depends on Azure's pricing structure. If you have sufficient background knowledge about the features and functionality, it can be cost-effective. However, if you need support or assistance for integration, Azure charges significantly higher rates.If you are familiar with Azure solutions, it is affordable. If you need support, then it becomes quite expensive.
The cost can be a factor for Microsoft Entra External ID, but in general, it offers a scalable and efficient solution compared to deploying individual solutions.
Microsoft's pricing is complex and difficult to fathom due to a range of different licensing options. The transition toward cloud-based subscription pricing involves various configurations and conditions that make it hard to evaluate the cost to customers.
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Microsoft Entra External ID, part of Microsoft Entra, provides highly secure digital experiences for partners, customers, citizens, patients, or any users outside your organization with customization controls. Combine external identities and user directories in one portal to seamlessly manage access across the organization.
Microsoft Entra External ID refers to all the ways you can securely interact with users outside of your organization. If you want to collaborate with partners,...
We don't pay separately for Microsoft Entra External ID as it's part of our Microsoft Exchange subscription.
@Oluwakorede Oladipo Thanks for you reply, the point that is for Small to medium business using Microsoft Solutions tend to get too expensive here on Brazil compared to other solutions.
The only problem that you might face with Microsoft now is their complex licensing model.
Concerning the pricing or setup costs for Microsoft Entra External ID, based on my experience with Entra and 365 in general, it shouldn't require a whole education on their software. That's been a pain point as we have specific licensing that limits our access, indicating a need for clarity without requiring extensive training.
The cost totally depends on Azure's pricing structure. If you have sufficient background knowledge about the features and functionality, it can be cost-effective. However, if you need support or assistance for integration, Azure charges significantly higher rates.If you are familiar with Azure solutions, it is affordable. If you need support, then it becomes quite expensive.
The cost can be a factor for Microsoft Entra External ID, but in general, it offers a scalable and efficient solution compared to deploying individual solutions.
Microsoft's pricing is complex and difficult to fathom due to a range of different licensing options. The transition toward cloud-based subscription pricing involves various configurations and conditions that make it hard to evaluate the cost to customers.
Regarding pricing, the cost seems high for single sign-on, especially for external applications like Oracle.
It's quite expensive, especially as you grow and add more users. Initially, with a small number of people, the costs were manageable.