Azure AD vs AD DS

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What is Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)?

A directory service that stores directory data and runs on Windows Server.

What is Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)?

A Microsoft-managed directory service in the cloud

What features does Azure AD provide that are not available in AD DS?

Multi-factor authentication and self-service password reset.

What can Azure AD be used for?

To provide secure access to cloud-based resources and manage users and groups.

Is Azure AD a separate Azure service?

Yes

What is a tenant in Azure AD?

An individual Azure AD instance

Can an Azure subscription be associated with multiple Azure AD tenants?

No

Can custom domain names be added to an Azure AD tenant?

Yes

What does Azure AD serve as?

A security boundary and container for Azure AD objects.

Can a single Azure AD tenant support multiple Azure subscriptions?

Yes

Study Notes

  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a directory service that stores directory data and runs on Windows Server.
  • Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a Microsoft-managed directory service in the cloud.
  • Azure AD provides features not available in AD DS, such as multi-factor authentication and self-service password reset.
  • Azure AD can be used to provide secure access to cloud-based resources and manage users and groups.
  • Azure AD is a separate Azure service and comes in Free, Basic, and Premium tiers.
  • Azure AD is multi-tenant and each tenant represents an individual Azure AD instance.
  • An Azure subscription must be associated with one Azure AD tenant.
  • Custom domain names can be added to an Azure AD tenant.
  • Azure AD serves as a security boundary and container for Azure AD objects.
  • A single Azure AD tenant can support multiple Azure subscriptions.

Test your knowledge about Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) with this quiz! Learn about the differences between the two directory services, the features Azure AD offers, and how it can be used to manage users and provide secure access to cloud-based resources. From multi-factor authentication to custom domain names, this quiz covers it all. Impress your colleagues with your knowledge of Azure AD and AD DS!

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