Azure Identity – Rajnish Kumar Jha, MCT: DevOps, Azure, Microsoft Certified Trainer

Introducing Microsoft Entra ID

February 23, 2025

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) is a comprehensive identity and access management solution designed to manage and secure access to applications, devices, and services in modern digital environments. Entra ID is part of the broader Microsoft Entra family,… [ Read More ]
How Microsoft Entra ID is used as a directory for cloud apps

February 2, 2025

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory, or Azure AD) is used as a cloud-based directory service that manages and secures user identities, access, and permissions for cloud applications. It serves as a central identity provider for applications, services, and resources both within Microsoft’s ecosystem… [ Read More ]
Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2 premium plans: Quick Comparison

January 26, 2025

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) offers several tiers of subscription plans designed to meet different organizational needs for identity and access management Entra ID P1 and Entra ID P2 are two premium plans that provide advanced features beyond the basic… [ Read More ]
How to create and configure users accounts and explore user account properties in Microsoft Entra ID

January 12, 2025

Configuring user accounts and managing user account properties is a core task in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD). Entra ID enables administrators to create, configure, and manage users, as well as define user attributes to control access to various resources… [ Read More ]
Top 10 things to do with Microsoft Entra Domain Services

December 15, 2024

Microsoft Entra Domain Services (formerly Azure Active Directory Domain Services, or Azure AD DS) is a fully managed service that provides domain-joined functionality in the cloud without requiring you to deploy, configure, or manage traditional on-premises domain controllers. It allows organizations to use Active Directory… [ Read More ]
What is self-service password reset in Microsoft Entra ID and how to do it

November 24, 2024

Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) is a feature in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) that allows users to reset their own passwords without the need for IT support. This improves user productivity by reducing helpdesk workload, speeds up the password recovery process, and enhances security… [ Read More ]
Compare Microsoft Entra ID to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

November 17, 2024

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory, or Azure AD) and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) are both identity and access management solutions provided by Microsoft, but they serve different purposes and are designed for different environments. Below is a comparison of the two:… [ Read More ]
What are the things to know about cloud identity accounts in Entra ID

November 3, 2024

Cloud identity accounts in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD) represent identities that exist primarily in the cloud and are used to authenticate and authorize access to resources hosted in cloud environments, such as Microsoft 365, Azure services, and third-party cloud… [ Read More ]
Let’s explore Microsoft Entra ID Concepts – Identity, Account, Microsoft Entra ID account, Tenant/directory, Azure subscription

October 6, 2024

In Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory or Azure AD), several key concepts define the structure and management of identities, accounts, and resources within the cloud environment. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effectively managing users, groups, roles, and access to resources. Below is… [ Read More ]
How to import bulk user accounts with a template in Microsoft Entra ID?

September 15, 2024

Importing bulk user accounts into Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory, or Azure AD) can be done efficiently using a CSV template. Microsoft provides an easy-to-follow process for this using the Azure portal or PowerShell. Below, I’ll describe the steps for importing users using… [ Read More ]