GitHub Enterprise is the enterprise-grade version of the world’s largest development platform. As part of the Microsoft ecosystem, GitHub offers deep integration with Azure services and Azure DevOps.
What is GitHub Enterprise?
GitHub Enterprise extends the GitHub platform with enterprise features such as SAML SSO, advanced audit logs, IP allow lists, and dedicated support SLAs. Organizations can choose between cloud hosting (Enterprise Cloud) or self-hosted operation (Enterprise Server).
The platform combines source code management (Git), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), project management (Issues, Projects), and security (GitHub Advanced Security) in one integrated solution.
Core Features
- GitHub Actions: Native CI/CD with Azure service integration and a monthly allowance of included minutes for standard runners
- GitHub Packages: Container registry and package management
- GitHub Codespaces: Cloud-based development environments
- GitHub Projects: Agile project management with boards
- SAML SSO: Integration with Microsoft Entra ID and other enterprise identity providers
- Data residency: Storage of repository data in selected regions, including the EU
Typical Use Cases
GitHub Enterprise is used by organizations that need a central platform for all development activities, that must meet compliance requirements, or that run inner source initiatives sharing code across business units. It also fits cloud-native development scenarios built around Azure.
Benefits
- Familiar developer experience with a large global community and ecosystem
- Seamless integration with Azure services and Azure DevOps
- GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development on the same platform
- Unified platform for code, CI/CD, and security
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory helps you adopt GitHub Enterprise: migration planning, GitHub Actions setup, GitHub Advanced Security configuration, and Azure integration.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise Server?
Enterprise Cloud is a SaaS offering hosted by GitHub, with new features arriving here first. Enterprise Server is a self-hosted version you run on your own infrastructure or in Azure, suited for organizations with strict data residency or air-gap requirements.
Can we migrate from GitHub.com or Azure DevOps to Enterprise?
Yes. GitHub and Microsoft provide migration tools to move repositories, issues, pull requests, and work items. The process preserves commit history and metadata, and GitHub Actions can replace Azure Pipelines for CI/CD.
How does GitHub Enterprise integrate with Azure?
GitHub integrates with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for single sign-on, and GitHub Actions can deploy directly to Azure services. GitHub Advanced Security can also connect with Microsoft Defender for Cloud for a unified security dashboard.
Is EU data residency available?
Yes. GitHub Enterprise Cloud offers data residency options that include the EU (as well as Norway and Switzerland), Australia, the US, and Japan, helping meet data sovereignty requirements.
How many GitHub Actions minutes are included?
GitHub Enterprise Cloud includes a monthly allowance of free minutes for GitHub-hosted standard runners; usage beyond that allowance and larger runners are billed on a usage basis. Current allowances and prices are listed on the official pricing page.
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