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Microsoft Integration Hub

Everything you need to integrate MTG CLM with your Microsoft ecosystem!

Microsoft technologies power countless enterprise environments, and MTG CLM integrates marvelously across the entire Microsoft stack. This hub consolidates all Microsoft related documentation and guides you to the right solution for your specific environment.

Integration Questionnaire

Find your perfect Microsoft integration path by answering a few quick questions:

📊 What's your organization size?

🏢 What's your current identity setup?

🔐 Do you currently use certificate services?

📱 What devices need certificate management?

⚡ What's your priority?

Integration Pathways

Core Identity Management

Service Purpose Documentation

Active Directory

On-premises identity foundation, user/computer authentication, LDAP group mapping

Integration Guide

Getting Started

Azure AD/Entra ID

Cloud identity, modern authentication, user federation

Entra ID Integration

Certificate Infrastructure

Service Purpose Documentation

AD Certificate Services

Internal PKI, certificate templates, enterprise certificate authority

AD CS Getting Started

Certificate Templates

Standardized certificate policies, automated issuance, compliance enforcement

Template Configuration

Device & Mobility Management

Service Purpose Documentation

Microsoft Intune

Mobile device management, certificate deployment, compliance policies

Intune Configuration

Windows Configuration

Automated certificate enrollment for Windows domain computers

Autoenrollment Connector Setup

Integration Architecture Patterns

Small Business Pattern

Services: Active Directory + Basic Certificate Management

Flow: AD Users → Certificate Templates → MTG CLM Management

Best For: Organizations with 50-500 users, single-site deployments

Enterprise Hybrid Pattern

Services: Active Directory + Azure AD + AD CS + Intune

Flow: On-premises AD ↔ Azure AD → Certificate Services → Device Management

Best For: Large organizations with hybrid cloud strategies

Cloud-First Pattern

Services: Azure AD/Entra ID + Intune + Cloud Certificate Management

Flow: Cloud Identity → Device Enrollment → Certificate Deployment

Best For: Modern organizations, startups, cloud-native environments

Legacy Integration Pattern

Services: Active Directory + Manual Windows Configuration

Flow: Existing AD → Custom Certificate Policies → Manual Deployment

Best For: Organizations with complex legacy requirements, air-gapped environments

Common Integration Scenarios

Domain-Joined Computer Certificates

Challenge: Automatically provision certificates to all domain computers

Solution:

  1. Configure AD CS with computer certificate templates

  2. Set up MTG CLM Active Directory integration

  3. Enable auto-enrollment through Group Policy

Documentation: AD CS Guide + AD Integration

User Email Certificates (S/MIME)

Challenge: Provide email signing/encryption certificates to all users

Solution:

  1. Create user certificate templates in AD CS

  2. Configure MTG CLM user certificate management

  3. Deploy through Outlook and mobile devices via Intune

Documentation: Intune Guide + User Certificates

Mobile Device Certificate Deployment

Challenge: Secure certificate deployment to iOS/Android devices

Solution:

  1. Set up Entra ID device registration

  2. Configure Intune certificate profiles

  3. Integrate with MTG CLM for lifecycle management

Documentation: Entra ID + Intune Configuration

Legacy Application Integration

Challenge: Certificate management for older Windows applications

Solution:

  1. Manual certificate store configuration

  2. Custom Group Policy deployment

  3. MTG CLM monitoring and renewal automation

Documentation: Autoenrollment Connector Configuration

Next Steps

Choose your integration path based on your current Microsoft environment. Start with your identity foundation (Active Directory or Azure AD), then layer on certificate services and device management capabilities.

Each integration guide includes step-by-step instructions, configuration examples and troubleshooting sections to ensure successful deployment.

Need Help? Contact our integration specialists for personalized guidance on your Microsoft ecosystem integration strategy.