Describe Identity Concepts
When describing how users access Microsoft 365 services, the identity and authentication processes are the key concepts to understand. In this section, you will learn three core identity models (as well as some sub-features of each) and how they work in the context of Microsoft 365. The three models are as follows:
- On-premises identity
- Cloud identity
- Hybrid or synchronized identity
You will now look at each in detail.
Directory Services
Directory services is a broad term that can be used to describe the identity storage and authentication system in an organized computer environment. It stores information regarding objects and resources and enables other users, devices, and services in a type of custom database called a directory. It also enables other users, devices, and services to access this information.
A directory may have policy and configuration information stored in it. This policy and configuration information is used...
