Is On-Premise Active Directory Dead? / Is Azure AD the new King?
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- In this thought-provoking video, we dive into how I think Microsoft will replace traditional on-premises Active Directory (AD) with Azure AD. Join us as we explore the motivations behind this move, its benefits, and its impact on businesses worldwide.
Microsoft has long been at the forefront of innovation, and its transition from on-prem AD to Azure AD is no exception. As organizations increasingly embrace cloud technologies and adopt a more modern approach to IT infrastructure, the limitations of on-prem AD have become evident. This shift to Azure AD represents a bold step towards a more scalable, flexible, and secure directory service.
Moreover, we'll address the concerns and considerations that organizations may have when transitioning from on-prem AD to Azure AD. We'll explore the migration process, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and the potential impact on legacy hardware. By shedding light on these important aspects, we aim to understand the transition journey comprehensively.
Join us on this enlightening exploration of my opinion on the strategic move towards Azure AD and discover why businesses worldwide embrace this paradigm shift. Whether you're an IT professional, a business owner, or simply curious about the future of directory services, this video offers valuable insights to help you navigate this transformative landscape.
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References
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Microsoft Learn : learn.microsoft.com
Microsoft FAQ (LDAP) : learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/faq
Microsoft ATA : learn.microsoft.com/en-us/advanced-threat-analytics/what-is-ata
Timeline
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Intro 0:00
Microsoft Learning Opportunities 0:38
What's Next for On-Prem AD 3:46
What's Next for Windows Server 5:42
Moving to Azure AD 8:36
If Starting from Scratch....what Would I Build 9:03
Closing 10:03
It's pretty simple from a business standpoint. Microsoft stands to make MUCH more money by getting every single user in every single (Windows based) environment on a subscription-based model for the entire life expectancy of that AD-reliant user. The downside? When there are O365 outages millions of people lose their ability to work. "Oh but the cloud never goes offline" is a huge assumption before people find out that there have been 6 major O365 outages in 2023 so far. With an on-prem Exchange/AD setup, your business is up and running regardless of what is happening in the Azure world. I'm actually surprised that there haven't been arguments against the monopolization of the entire Microsoft cloud business model. The sad part is that Microsoft has pretty much allowed Google and Chromebooks to sweep the educational scene simply due to the cost difference between an affordable Windows laptop (Plus licensing, licensing, and some more licensing) and a Chromebook...now we're seeing huge amounts of students learning a Chrome OS that is practically unheard of in the business world.
Talk about perfect timing! I just stumbled upon your channel. I'm about to dive into building a Microsoft lab environment to refresh my knowledge. It's been over a decade since I last touched anything Microsoft-related. I'm excited to roll back into the Microsoft world. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)
That’s awesome. I hope I can deliver. Moving forward if you have any questions or comment (both good or bad) don’t hesitate to ask.
I first dipped a toe in the Azure pond when MS forced you to sign up to gain the Enterprise status on the AD network. I really dove in when adding Solarwinds Service Desk. One of the aspects that I see happening is that management infrastructure shifting its controls online in the Azure ecosystem.
I hate it when big corps forces us to go Cloud ...
I get both sides of the argument.
From a corporate standpoint I get it. It’s a predictable income for a corporation and it’s also a way to easily prevent piracy.
From a consumer perspective, people want control of their data and infrastructure. Also if you like to tinker and break things (because that’s how we all learn) moving to the cloud has hindered that curiosity. It makes me wonder if cloud professionals skills will be as effective as on-prem skills in the long term due to these limitations. Time will tell.
What needs to be made clear is that AzureAD isn't -- and has never been -- a cloud version of on-prem Active Directory. Even Microsoft themselves recently caved in to the calls for AzureAD to be renamed to reflect this reality. What used to be called AzureAD is now named Entra ID. The name "AzureAD" is being killed off. Even PowerShell scripts that reference the "old" AzureAD PS modules must me rewritten to point to the new Entra modules instead, else the scripts stop working soon. What used to be called AzureAD and is now Entra is and has always been about Identity and Access Management. All of the remaining capabilities that exist in on-prem AD don't have a cloud replacement directly in Entra. Those capabilities (the ones that have cloud counterparts at all) are mostly in Intune and Autopilot (not to be confused with the upcoming Microsoft Co-pilot) and were never part of AzureAD at all.
Not saying you suggested any of this incorrectly, it could just be said more plainly that on-prem AD and AzureAD (now named Entra) were never remotely the same thing or ever meant to be thought of as counterparts. All of this confusion is Microsoft's fault because they chose to name it "AzureAD" in the first place. They are only now trying to undo this confusion by renaming AzureAD to Entra.
There are also PLENTY of organizations moving back out of "the cloud" for many things because of the cost of cloud services. Things like Exchange Online will likely remain cloud-based forever and not likely move back on-prem for virtually all businesses, but many other functions that rely on on-prem AD are moving back from the cloud to on-prem, which will keep on-prem AD alive for that much longer.
Microsoft will continue doing whatever makes money. Their cloud services certainly make money for them, but so do Windows Server-based on-prem environments. It is simply too expensive for many small and medium businesses (500 to 5,000 employees) to move fully to the cloud in many instances. Sure, some of them do and some of them can make the numbers make sense, but many are forced to at least exist in a hybrid environment that includes on-prem AD simply because of the cost. Microsoft is not going to abandon these customers because it is too lucrative. This will drive the need for on-prem AD expertise for many years to come.
@michaeladams297 thank you for the feedback and your insight.
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