Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Flashcards
These flashcards cover essential information regarding Microsoft Entra, Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Domain Services, tenants, subscriptions, and the relationship between traditional Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID).
What is Microsoft Entra, and what role does Microsoft Entra ID play within it?
Microsoft Entra is a product family introduced in 2022, with Microsoft Entre ID as a key component offering expanded identity and access capabilities, alongside services like Permissions Management and Verified ID.
How does Azure AD relate to Microsoft Entra ID?
Azure Active Directory has been rebranded as Microsoft Entra ID, forming part of the Microsoft Entra product family, with Microsoft Entra ID being the identity and access management service within this family.
What are the differences between Microsoft Entra ID and traditional Active Directory?
Microsoft Entra ID is a modern, cloud-native solution designed for cloud-enabled devices, services, and platforms, utilizing modern authentication protocols. In contrast, traditional Active Directory is a legacy, on-premise solution designed for older technologies and uses legacy authentication methods.
What is Microsoft Entra ID Domain Services(Azure Active Directory Domain Services), and how does it relate to Active Directory?
Entra ID Domain Services is a managed service in Azure that offers compatibility with traditional Active Directory features, enabling organizations to extend their on-premise Active Directory to Azure.
What are some characteristics of Azure Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID?
Key characteristics include automatic provisioning with every Azure account, the necessity of at least one user per Azure AD instance, the option for a custom domain name, and the possibility of connecting an on-premise AD using Azure AD Connect.
What is the role of a tenant in Azure?
A tenant represents an organization in Azure, with each tenant having a dedicated instance of Entra ID. Tenants are distinct and separate from each other, with a maximum limit of 500 tenants per user.
Explain the concept of a subscription in Azure.
A subscription is a billing entity in Azure, grouping all resources and services under a single billing account. Each resource belongs to a single subscription, allowing for cost separation and management.
What happens if a subscription in Azure is not paid?
If a subscription is not paid, all associated resources and services within that subscription will be stopped until payment is made, highlighting the importance of maintaining active subscriptions for continued service provision.
