Enable soft-delete for Microsoft Entra Device objects

Why it matters: In preview

Device Soft Delete, now available in preview, enables administrators to safely remove device objects by moving them to a recoverable state instead of permanently deleting them. This feature allows organizations to restore devices within a defined retention period while preserving critical data such as device identity and associated security artifacts. The feature supports Microsoft Entra joined, registered, and hybrid joined devices and helps reduce risk from accidental deletions while improving

Affected: Microsoft Entra ID, Device Access Management

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