Azure Active Directory Tutorial & FAQs

In this tutorial, Neeraj Kumar, a leading Azure certified technical trainer explains the fundamentals of Azure Active Directory to manage user identities across your organization.

Watch the 12-minute tutorial here, then read a few FAQs below.

Azure Active Directory FAQs

What is Azure Active Directory and what does it do?

Azure Active Directory (AAD) is a comprehensive identity and access management solution from Microsoft that allows you to manage user identities and access to resources across your organization, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid of both.

How does Azure Active Directory differ from on-premises Active Directory?

Azure Active Directory (AAD) is the cloud-based version of Active Directory, the on-premises directory service from Microsoft. AAD allows you to manage user identities and access to resources from anywhere, whereas on-premises Active Directory is limited to your organization's physical locations.

Can I use Azure Active Directory to manage users and groups from other clouds or on-premises?

Yes, Azure Active Directory allows you to manage users and groups from other clouds and on-premises by using Azure AD Connect to synchronize your on-premises identities with Azure AD.

Can I use Azure Active Directory to secure access to resources running on other clouds or on-premises?

Yes, Azure Active Directory can be used to secure access to resources running on other clouds or on-premises by using Azure AD Application Proxy, Azure AD Domain Services, or Azure AD PIM. These features allow you to extend the capabilities of Azure AD to other resources.

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