Hybrid Identity with Windows AD and Azure AD (Entra ID)

A guide to Hybrid Identity with Windows Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), and Azure AD Connect

Created by: Travis Roberts
Azure Cloud Architect, Microsoft MVP and MCT

What Will I Learn?

• Understand Microsoft’s different directory services and their intended use.
• Identify requirements to prepare a Windows AD domain for identity synchronization.
• Deploy a hybrid identity solution using Azure AD Connect Sync.
• Become familiar with tasks for ongoing management of a Hybrid Identity solution to maintain a secure and reliable environment.
• Complete a case study in a hands-on lab that walks through steps to deploy a hybrid environment between Windows AD and Azure AD.

Requirements

• An Azure AD Tenant and Subscription. An optional lab is included in order to create one, if needed.
• A publicly routable domain name with access to public DNS records.
• Azure AD P1 or P2 license. Included is a that shows how to use a trial license for those who qualify.
• A mobile device with the Microsoft Authenticator App.
• A basic understanding of Windows AD.
• Knowledge of PowerShell is helpful but not required.

Target audience

• Anyone getting started with Azure or Azure Active Directory.
• IT Professionals who are currently, or planning to support hybrid Windows AD and Azure AD environments.
• Anyone preparing for Microsoft Certification AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-303 or AZ-304.