Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB (vCore) now supports authentication via Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security and simplifying identity management. With this update, you can now add Entra ID accounts directly to your MongoDB vCore clusters and use them for secure database access. Previously, authentication was limited to native, per-cluster database users.
This integration streamlines administrative tasks by enabling centralized identity management across multiple clusters. It also supports enforcement of Microsoft Entra ID policies, such as password complexity and multifactor authentication, without the need for repetitive user setup on each individual cluster.
Moreover, administrators can assign Entra ID accounts with more granular access permissions, including read-only or read-write roles, giving them fine-tuned control over database access.