Azure AD Fundamentals

Identity governance in Azure AD

Introduction    The role of identity governance in enterprise security is becoming increasingly important in the modern digital world. Microsoft Azure AD is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution that enables organizations to securely and efficiently manage user identities and access to resources. The Azure AD platform offers several features and capabilities that can…
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What is Azure AD Entitlement Management

Introduction  Administration and governance of identities depend heavily on entitlement management. It involves managing user access to resources and data within an organization. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Entitlement Management allows organizations to define, enforce, and audit user access rights. Azure AD entitlement management allows organizations to centrally manage access to…
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Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) - An overview

Introduction The Privileged Identity Management (PIM) feature of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) enables you to manage, monitor, and control access to privileged roles and resources. The purpose of this article is to provide a step-by-step approach on how to configure PIM in Azure AD and to explore the use cases and examples of PIM. What is Privileged Identity…
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 What are Access Reviews in Azure AD 

Introduction  Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)’s access reviews are an essential part of identity governance. In order to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, organizations conduct access reviews to ensure that users and groups have the appropriate level of access to resources. This article will provide an overview of how Azure AD access reviews work, their role in identity…
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Data Transformation in Azure Data Factory (ADF) - An overview

Introduction Microsoft’s Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a cloud-based data integration service. The platform provides users with the ability to construct, schedule, and manage data pipelines that transfer and transform data between different sources and destinations. A key component of any data integration process is data transformation, which involves converting data from its original…
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Azure Data Factory - Data sources and destination

Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a powerful data integration service that allows you to move data between various data sources and destinations. In this article, we will discuss the different types of data sources and destinations that can be used with ADF, and how to connect to them using linked services. Types of Data Sources and Destinations ADF supports a wide range of data sources and…
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What is Azure Data Factory (ADF)? 

Azure Data Factory is a cloud-based service that integrates data from various sources and destinations, enabling the creation, scheduling, and management of data pipelines for data transfer. ADF supports structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data types and formats. This article will focus on the features and benefits of Azure Data Factory, as well as common use cases. Additionally, it…
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Difference between AD domain services and Azure AD domain services 

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Azure Active Directory Domain Services (AAD DS) are two important technologies used by organizations to manage their resources and users. However, many people get confused between the two and often consider them the same. In this article, we will discuss the differences between AD DS and AAD DS and how they are used in an organization. Table of…
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Azure Active Directory (AD) Domain Services - An overview

Introduction Azure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft that enables businesses to connect their Azure Virtual Machines to a domain, and use the same credentials for on-premises and cloud resources. This article provides an overview of Azure AD DS, including its benefits, key features, and how it can help businesses improve their productivity…
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Difference between on-premise active directory and Azure active directory 

As businesses continue to expand, the need for secure and efficient identity management becomes increasingly important. Active Directory (AD) has been a popular solution for managing identities and access within organizations for many years. However, with the rise of cloud computing, Microsoft developed Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) as a cloud-based identity and access management solution. In…
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