Understand Microsoft Entra ID
Learning objectives: understand what Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is, why an org needs it, how it relates to on-prem AD, authentication/SSO, and the tenant model.
Overview
Entra ID is the cloud identity layer for users/apps. This module frames the core concepts the rest of the Identity path builds on.
Concepts introduced (link to term notes)
Key terms
- SSO · tenant · identity provider
Hands-on
Open the Entra ID blade; enumerate users, groups, roles; observe the tenant domain.
Exam focus
Tenant vs subscription; Entra = identity, RBAC = resource access.
Related
Path MOC · create-configure-manage-identities · secure-resources-rbac