💡 Tips to improve your search
- Check your spelling
- Use fewer keywords
- Try a simpler phrase
Featured topics
Access Copilot Chat on your government workstation
When you sign in securely, Copilot Chat is compliant with B.C. security and privacy standards. Follow the approved login steps to protect your data and work with confidence.
Artificial intelligence vision and approach
The BC Public Service is committed to the responsible use of AI to improve how government delivers programs and services.
- Popular keywords:
- accessibility
- artificial intelligence
- Copilot
- gen AI policy
- human-centred design
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
Connected Services BC (CSBC)
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is Microsoft’s enterprise cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Azure AD is the backbone of the Office 365 system, and it can sync with B.C. government’s on-premise Active Directory and provide authentication to other cloud-based systems. This means that you can make use of existing user accounts rather than creating new ones.
Why should I use this
Software as a Service
Azure AD easily integrates with Software as a Service (SaaS), custom applications, multifactor authentication (MFA) or Conditional Access (CA) capabilities and Business to Business (B2B) or Business to Consumer (B2C) integrations.
Enterprise solution
Active Directory is a well-established and critical piece of B.C. government’s identity management infrastructure.
Service Principal Name (SPN) capabilities
Service Principal Name (SPN) capabilities for system to system interaction.
About this component
Price
Free
Once configured, there are no ongoing costs to ministries for the use of Active Directory services. An internal consulting fee may apply during solution design.Price details
As a critical piece of B.C. government’s identity infrastructure, this service is highly supported.Service level support
Refer to the iStore Quick Reference Guide for additional information, as well as How to Order Services.Additional technical information
Contact the Access and Directory Management Services (ADMS) team at CSBC for further information.Requirements and restrictions
Getting started
Ministry clients can order and obtain support for ADFS and Azure AD services via iStore using the following path: Office Solutions -> Office Productivity -> Office Productivity -> Consulting-> Identity Management – Consulting -> Other
https://ssbc-client.gov.bc.ca/order/istore.htm
Support
The CSBC Service Desk is available to assist with ordering, including status of orders, and iStore ordering issues during regular business hours.