Why Himmelblau?
Why Organizations Choose Himmelblau
Whether you're modernizing your IT infrastructure or just adding Linux devices to an Entra ID-managed fleet, Himmelblau gives you:
Modern Identity for Linux
- Seamlessly integrates Linux systems with Microsoft Entra ID
- Supports Hello PIN login, backed by TPM for enhanced credential security
- Enables multi-user access on shared workstations or remote desktops
Enforced Compliance with Intune
- Intune policies are enforced at login, not just audited
- Devices out of compliance are denied authentication, ensuring secure access
- Supports enforcement of Intune for Linux script policies, as well as disk encryption and password rules
Enterprise-Grade Security
- TPM 2.0 integration protects refresh tokens and secures authentication workflows
- Encrypted credential storage tied to user identity (e.g. Hello PIN)
- Designed for secure-by-default operation with strict systemd service hardening
Cloud-Ready, Hybrid-Capable
- Brings cloud-native identity to Linux, while replacing legacy Winbind or SSSD setups
- Ideal for hybrid environments that span on-prem AD and cloud Entra ID
- Supports cached login for offline systems
Easy to Roll Out and Operate
- Runs on all major enterprise Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, SLE, Rocky, Fedora)
- Lightweight, with no dependency on Windows servers or domain controllers
- Designed for fast rollout with simple configuration
Works Across Desktops & Servers
- Supports graphical desktop logins
- Integrates with ssh for secure remote access
Get Involved
Himmelblau is community-driven and open to contributions! Whether you're a sysadmin, cloud engineer, or open-source developer, we welcome your input.