Managing Identities in Microsoft Azure Active Directory from Pluralsight

Microsoft Azure Active Directory brings modern, cloud-based features to traditional identity management. In this course, you will learn the basics of managing an Azure Active Directory environment, including users, groups, devices, and applications.

Securing access and authorization to your applications, data, and resources is critical to protecting your enterprise assets. You must provide proper access to users and devices when they need it, without being overly permissive. Microsoft Azure Active Directory can be leveraged to achieve those goals. In this course, Managing Identities in Microsoft Azure Active Directory, you will learn the fundamentals of managing an Azure Active Directory environment. First, you will learn the basics of an Azure Active Directory tenant. Next, you will explore how to manage users, groups, devices, and applications. Finally, you will examine how to leverage special features like Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset to give your users a modern, protected experience. By the end of this course, you will be able to manage your Azure Active Directory environment effectively, use advanced features to improve the end-user experience, and provide higher security to your organization.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Configuring Directories in Azure AD

Managing Azure Active Directory Users and Groups

Managing Azure AD Devices and Applications

Managing Access in Azure AD

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Know what's good

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Examines foundational Azure Active Directory concepts central to the Microsoft ecosystem

Guides students through managing users, groups, devices, and applications in Azure AD

Useful guide for managing access security in Azure AD

May be less relevant for those with no prior experience in identity management or Azure AD

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Managing Identities in Microsoft Azure Active Directory with these activities:

Review the basics of identity management.

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This review will help you refresh your knowledge of identity management and prepare you for this course.

Browse courses on Identity Management

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Read about the basics of identity management.
Watch videos about the basics of identity management.
Take a quiz on the basics of identity management.

Review the basics of cloud computing.

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This review will help you refresh your knowledge of cloud computing and prepare you for this course.

Browse courses on Cloud Computing

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Read about the basics of cloud computing.
Watch videos about the basics of cloud computing.
Take a quiz on the basics of cloud computing.

Follow a tutorial on Azure Active Directory.

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This tutorial will help you learn more about Azure Active Directory and how to use it.

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Find a tutorial on Azure Active Directory.
Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Complete the tutorial.

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Create a Microsoft Azure Active Directory tenant.

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This project will allow you to practice the skills you learn in this course and apply them to a real-world scenario.

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Create a new Azure Active Directory tenant.
Add users and groups to your tenant.
Configure Azure Active Directory applications.
Manage Azure Active Directory devices.

Practice managing Azure Active Directory users and groups.

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These drills will help you develop the skills you need to manage Azure Active Directory users and groups.

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Add a new user to your tenant.
Add a new group to your tenant.
Assign a user to a group.
Remove a user from a group.

Participate in a study group for this course.

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This study group will allow you to collaborate with other students and learn from each other.

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Find a study group for this course.
Attend study group meetings.
Participate in discussions with other study group members.
Study for exams with other study group members.

Create a presentation on Azure Active Directory for your team.

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This presentation will help you solidify your understanding of Azure Active Directory and share your knowledge with others.

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Research Azure Active Directory.
Create a presentation outline.
Develop your presentation slides.
Practice your presentation.
Deliver your presentation to your team.

Volunteer at a local organization that uses Azure Active Directory.

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This experience will allow you to apply your Azure Active Directory skills in a real-world setting.

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Find a local organization that uses Azure Active Directory.
Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer at the organization.
Use your Azure Active Directory skills to help the organization.

Contribute to an open-source project related to Azure Active Directory.

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This project will allow you to contribute to the Azure Active Directory community and learn more about the technology.

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Find an open-source project related to Azure Active Directory.
Read the project documentation.
Contribute to the project.
Submit your contributions to the project.

Career center

Learners who complete Managing Identities in Microsoft Azure Active Directory will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer

IAM Engineers design and implement identity and access management solutions to control access to systems and data. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help IAM Engineers build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which is a valuable skill for this role.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design and implement security controls to protect cloud-based systems and data. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Cloud Security Engineers build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which is a valuable skill for this role.

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Azure Administrator

Azure Administrators manage Microsoft Azure cloud environments. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications in Azure. This course can help Azure Administrators build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which is a valuable skill for this role.

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Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Analyst

IGA Analysts design and implement identity governance and administration solutions to ensure that users have the appropriate access to systems and data. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help IGA Analysts build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which is a valuable skill for this role.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts investigate and respond to security incidents. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Security Analysts build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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IT Security Specialist

IT Security Specialists implement and manage security controls to protect IT systems and data. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help IT Security Specialists build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design and implement security solutions to protect IT systems and data. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Security Engineers build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage computer networks. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Network Administrators build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud-based solutions. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Cloud Architects build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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Systems Architect

Systems Architects design and implement IT systems. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Systems Architects build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help DevOps Engineers build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which can be useful for this role.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design and develop software applications. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Software Developers build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which may be useful for this role.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Information Security Analysts build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which may be useful for this role.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage computer systems. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Systems Administrators build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which may be useful for this role.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage databases. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, which is a cloud-based identity management service. Azure Active Directory can be used to manage users, groups, devices, and applications, and to implement security controls such as Conditional Access and Self-service Password Reset. This course can help Database Administrators build a foundation in Azure Active Directory, which may be useful for this role.

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