Describe Azure directory services

Microsoft Entra ID

A directory service that enables sign-in and access to Microsoft cloud applications and custom cloud applications.

Active Directory

An on-premises identity and access management service managed by an organization, typically running on Windows Server.

Identity and Access Management

A service that controls user identities and access to applications and resources.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

A feature that allows users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials, simplifying security management.

Microsoft Entra Connect

A tool that synchronizes user identities between on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

Authentication

The process of verifying identity to access applications and resources, including features like multifactor authentication and self-service password reset.

Application Management

The ability to manage cloud and on-premises applications using Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing user experience.

Device Management

The registration and management of devices through Microsoft Entra ID, allowing for device-based Conditional Access policies.

Microsoft Entra Domain Services

A service providing managed domain services like domain join and LDAP without the need to manage domain controllers.

Replica Set

A deployment of two Windows Server domain controllers in a selected Azure region for Microsoft Entra Domain Services.

One-Way Synchronization

The process where identity information is synchronized from Microsoft Entra ID to Microsoft Entra Domain Services, but not vice versa.

Legacy Applications

Older applications that may not support modern authentication methods and can be run in a managed domain.

Azure Disk Encryption

A security feature that encrypts data at rest in the Azure platform, applied to managed domain controllers.

IT Administrators

Users who control access to applications and resources based on business requirements using Microsoft Entra ID.

App Developers

Users who integrate Microsoft Entra ID into applications to provide authentication and access management features.