Former name for Microsoft Entra ID—Microsoft's cloud identity service.
Azure AD (Azure Active Directory) was the previous name for Microsoft Entra ID. Microsoft rebranded the product in 2023 as part of the broader Entra product family. Documentation and tools are being updated, but Azure AD terminology remains common in existing content and discussions.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Understanding that Azure AD and Entra ID refer to the same service helps when reviewing older documentation or discussing with providers using different terminology.