Here are answers to the most common questions about reporting on Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access with XIA Configuration.
Are all the reports listed on this page included?
Yes. All Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access reports shown on this page are available out of the box with XIA Configuration Server.
Can I add custom reports?
Yes. You can duplicate and modify existing reports or create your own custom reports using T‑SQL.
Does reporting require live access to Microsoft Entra ID?
No. Once a scan has completed, all Entra ID data is stored in the XIA Configuration Server SQL Server database. Reports run entirely against the stored scan data, without needing live access to Microsoft Entra ID.
Does XIA Configuration require Microsoft Entra ID P1 or P2 licensing?
No. XIA Configuration does not require premium licensing to retrieve Entra ID reporting data.
Can I report across multiple Microsoft Entra tenants?
Yes. You can scan multiple tenants and run reports independently or as part of scheduled report generation.
How does XIA Configuration authenticate with Microsoft Entra ID (Microsoft Graph)?
The XIA Configuration Client supports multiple Microsoft Entra authentication methods, including service principals with client secrets or certificates. These credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the XIA Configuration Client configuration. Username and password authentication is supported for backwards compatibility but is deprecated. MFA-based authentication can also be used interactively if required.
Can reports be exported to PDF, Word, or Excel?
Yes. All Entra ID reports can be exported to PDF, Microsoft Word (DOCX), and CSV formats for audit, compliance, and documentation purposes.
How often can I run Entra ID reports?
Reports can be run manually at any time or scheduled as part of automated report execution.