In Chapter 1, Active Directory Fundamentals, I explained what Azure AD is and what its characteristics are. We also looked into different versions of Azure AD and the differences in their features. Throughout this book, we've learned about the features and management of Azure AD in a hybrid environment. Now, it is time to talk about the integration of Azure AD with on-premises AD.
Based on experience and best practices, I would like to propose the following steps to consider for integrating Azure AD:
- Evaluating the present business requirements
- Evaluating an organization's infrastructure road map
- Evaluating the security requirements
- Selecting the Azure AD version
- Deciding on the sign-in method
- Implementation