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Square comparison cover contrasting Microsoft Entra ID cloud identity management with on-premises Active Directory.

Azure AD vs Active Directory (Entra ID): Key Differences Explained

Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) both handle identity, but they were built for different eras. This explainer breaks down their trust models, authentication protocols, and when to use each.

Jul 18, 202612 min readintermediateEmanuel De Almeida