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Active Directory and Azure Active Directory: The Big Picture

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Overview

Identity, authentication, and authorization are fundamental to managing your organization’s users and networked resources. This course will teach you how Active Directory and Entra ID can be used independently and together.

Managing identity, authentication, and access control is necessary for every organization. Microsoft provides extensive capabilities in these areas through Active Directory and Azure Active Directory. Understanding the differences between the two platforms, and how they can be used together will provide options and opportunities for your organization. In this course, Active Directory and Entra ID: The Big Picture, you’ll learn the features of AD and Azure AD, and how they can be used together. First, you’ll explore capabilities of the two tools, their similarities and differences. Next, you’ll discover ways to identify and authenticate users on-premises and in the cloud. Finally, you’ll learn how to handle users outside your organization. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory needed to make decisions on how to leverage the tools best for your organization.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Understanding Active Directory and Azure Active Directory 34mins
  • Authentication and Authorization with AD and AAD 19mins
  • Extending Your on-premises Infrastructure to Azure 14mins
  • Handling External Users 12mins

Taught by

Neil Morrissey

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