Azure Microsoft Entra ID: What you should know to get started ?

Main skills you should have to work smoothly and get certified if you want !

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TL;TR

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) is your gateway to managing identities and access within Azure. Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for certification, understanding Entra ID is crucial. This guide will provide an overview of its key concepts, features, and best practices to get you up to speed.

Key Concepts

Subscription and Tenant:

• Subscription: This is your billing account where all Azure services are billed. You can have multiple subscriptions to organize resources by department or project.
• Tenant: A dedicated instance of Azure AD that houses your organization’s identities. It’s automatically created when you sign up for Azure.

Users and Groups:

• Users: Individual accounts representing people or services. Users can be added directly or synchronized from on-premises directories.
• Groups: Collections of users for easier access management. Assign permissions to groups instead of individual users to streamline administration.