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Azure AD Architecture

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Understanding Azure AD's Core Architecture

Dive deep into the fundamental building blocks of Azure Active Directory. Learn about tenants, directories, and how they interact to manage identities.

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Designing for Scale: Azure AD's Distributed Nature

Explore how Azure AD achieves global scale and high availability. Understand the concepts of regional deployments and load balancing.

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Identity Flows: From Authentication to Authorization

Trace the journey of an identity through Azure AD. We examine OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and how permissions are granted and managed.

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Hybrid Identity Architecture: Bridging On-Premises and Cloud

Learn how to seamlessly integrate your on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD. Discover the architectural patterns for hybrid identity solutions.

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Microservices and Azure AD: Securing Distributed Applications

Explore architectural considerations for securing microservices using Azure AD. Understand token validation, API management integration, and more.