Microsoft Entra Domain Services | Security | month | set

Microsoft Entra Domain Services (Azure AD DS) offers cloud-based domain services, providing a secure and scalable solution for organizations to manage identity and access. With this service, businesses can use their existing Active Directory infrastructure for seamless integration with Azure resources. Entra Domain Services ensures high availability and scalability, supporting applications that require Active Directory authentication and policies. It is ideal for enterprises aiming to migrate applications to the cloud while maintaining on-premises identity requirements.

The service enables secure authentication, integrated domain join, and group policy application for virtual machines and Azure-based applications. Azure AD DS is beneficial for organizations with existing on-premises Active Directory setups and those looking for simplified, managed domain solutions without the complexity of managing physical infrastructure.

By leveraging Azure's cloud power, Entra Domain Services ensures secure and seamless access control across cloud-based and hybrid environments. It is built to scale effortlessly, providing essential capabilities like LDAP, Kerberos, and NTLM for legacy applications. Additionally, it can be integrated with other Azure services, enhancing overall IT operations.

Organizations can deploy Azure AD DS quickly, with automated processes for setup and management, ensuring that IT teams can focus on higher-value tasks rather than managing infrastructure. Whether you're expanding your existing on-premises solutions to the cloud or deploying new cloud applications, Microsoft Entra Domain Services provides a flexible, cost-effective way to maintain your identity and access control needs.