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AZ-900 · Question 34 · 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 relational database service.
C.
A tool for managing Azure costs.
D.
A physical security system for Azure datacenters.
How to approach this question
Identify the primary purpose of Entra ID.
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 AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service. It helps your employees sign in and access internal resources (like apps on your corporate network) and external resources (like Microsoft 365 and the Azure portal).
Common mistakes
Thinking Entra ID is just a cloud version of Windows Server Active Directory. While related, Entra ID is built specifically for web-based authentication (SAML, OAuth) rather than legacy protocols (Kerberos).
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