What is Active Directory?

A set of directory services developed by Microsoft for on-premise domain based networks?

What is Azure Active Directory?

Identity and access management solutions for Cloud and on-premise.

What is the difference between Active Directory and Azure Active Directory?

The former is for on-premise, the latter for both on-premise and Cloud. Azure AD also provides customers with a Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solution.

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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals: Describe the concepts

Question	Answer
What is Active Directory?	A set of directory services developed by Microsoft for on-premise domain based networks?
What is Azure Active Directory?	Identity and access management solutions for Cloud and on-premise.
What is the difference between Active Directory and Azure Active Directory?	The former is for on-premise, the latter for both on-premise and Cloud. Azure AD also provides customers with a Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solution.