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Microsoft Graph is the gateway to data and intelligence in Microsoft cloud services like Microsoft Entra and Microsoft 365. Use the wealth of data accessible through Microsoft Graph to build apps for organizations and consumers that interact with millions of users.
In the Microsoft 365 platform, three main components facilitate the access and flow of data:
https://graph.microsoft.com
, to provide access to rich, people-centric data and insights in the Microsoft cloud, including Microsoft 365, Windows, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. You can use REST APIs or SDKs to access the endpoint and build apps that support Microsoft 365 scenarios, spanning across productivity, collaboration, education, people and workplace intelligence, and more. Microsoft Graph also includes a powerful set of services that manage user and device identity, access, compliance, and security and help protect organizations from data leakage or loss.Together, the Microsoft Graph API, connectors, and Data Connect power the Microsoft 365 platform. With the ability to access Microsoft Graph data and other datasets, you can derive insights and analytics, extend Microsoft 365 experiences, and build unique, intelligent applications.
Microsoft Graph exposes REST APIs and client libraries to access data on the following Microsoft cloud services:
To find out more, see Major services and features in Microsoft Graph.
Use Microsoft Graph to build experiences around the user's unique context to help them be more productive. Imagine an app that...
Pick the first scenario about researching meeting attendees as an example. With the Microsoft Graph API, you can:
You can then navigate to other resources using relationships:
To find out more, see Integration patterns.
Microsoft Graph is secured and only authorized callers can access the data. For more information, see Authentication and authorization.
Note
When you use Microsoft Graph APIs, you agree to the Microsoft APIs Terms of Use and the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
Check out some of these common scenarios for working with the Microsoft Graph API. The links take you to the Graph Explorer.
Use Microsoft Graph connectors to bring data that is external to the Microsoft cloud into Microsoft Graph. Examples of such data can be an organization's human resources database or product catalog, hosted on-premises or in the public or private clouds.
Microsoft Graph connectors create connections to external data sources, index the data, and store it as external custom items and files. Once indexed, those items can show up in Microsoft Search and for apps that use the Microsoft Search API.
Use Microsoft Graph Data Connect to access data on Microsoft Graph at scale, while allowing administrators granular consent and full control over their Microsoft Graph data. Data Connect streamlines the delivery of this data to Microsoft Azure.
Using Azure tools, you can then build intelligent apps that:
Microsoft Graph Data Connect provides a new way for you to interact with the data that's available through Microsoft Graph APIs. Data Connect provides a unique set of tools that streamline the building of intelligent applications, all within the Microsoft cloud.
Feature | Microsoft Graph API | Microsoft Graph Data Connect |
---|---|---|
Access scope | Single user or entire tenant | Many users or groups |
Access pattern | Real time | Recurrent schedule |
Data operations | Operates on data master | Operates on a cache of the data |
Data protection | Data is protected while in the source service like Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra | Data protection is extended to the cache of data in your Azure subscription |
User consent | Self Resource types |
None |
Admin consent | Entire organization Resource types |
Select groups of users Resource types and properties Excludes users |
Access tools | RESTful web queries | Azure Data Factory |
Events
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Join the meetup series to build scalable AI solutions based on real-world use cases with fellow developers and experts.
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What is Microsoft Graph? - Training
Microsoft Graph provides access to data stored across Microsoft 365 services. Custom applications can use the Microsoft Graph API to connect to data and use it in custom applications to enhance organizational productivity.
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