AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Azure AD Versus On-Premises Active Directory

The video tutorial compares on-premise Active Directory services (ADDS) with Azure Active Directory (AAD). It explains the transition from traditional on-premise solutions to cloud-based SaaS applications, highlighting the differences in authentication protocols like Kerberos and SAML. Azure AD's flat structure, compatibility with REST APIs, and built-in federation services are discussed. The video also covers security features available in Azure AD, such as identity protection with the P1 edition. Finally, it summarizes the benefits of using Azure AD in a cloud infrastructure, emphasizing its managed service nature and ease of integration with cloud applications.

What protocol is used by on-premise Active Directory for authentication?

• Kerberos

• LDAP

• OAuth

• SAML

Which language is used for secure authentication in cloud-based applications?

• Kerberos

• LDAP

• SAML

• OAuth

What is the main difference in structure between Azure Active Directory and traditional Active Directory?

• Both are flat.

• Azure AD is hierarchical, while traditional AD is flat.

• Azure AD is flat, while traditional AD is hierarchical.

• Both are hierarchical.

Which feature allows Windows devices to join Azure Active Directory?

• Kerberos

• Domain Join

• LDAP

• Group Policy

What is a key benefit of Azure Active Directory's managed service?

• Lacks REST API support

• Offers identity protection suite

• Requires installation of federation services

• Needs physical servers