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AZ-900 · Question 32 · Domain 2.5: Azure Identity, Access, and Security
What is Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)?
What is Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)?
Answer options:
A.
A cloud-based identity and access management service.
B.
A managed relational database service.
C.
A service for managing encryption keys and secrets.
D.
A tool for migrating on-premises servers to Azure.
How to approach this question
Identify the service used for logging in and managing user permissions.
Full Answer
A.A cloud-based identity and access management service.✓ Correct
A cloud-based identity and access management service.
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service. It helps your employees sign in and access resources in external resources (like Microsoft 365 and Azure) and internal resources.
Common mistakes
Confusing it with Windows Server Active Directory, which is the on-premises version.
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