Identity & Access Management Definitions
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active directory
Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's proprietary directory service.
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Active Directory domain (AD domain)
An Active Directory domain (AD domain) is a collection of objects within a Microsoft Active Directory network.
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Active Directory functional levels
Active Directory functional levels are controls that specify which advanced Active Directory domain features can be used in an enterprise domain.
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Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM)
Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) is a Safe Mode boot option for Windows Server domain controllers.
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domain controller
A domain controller is a type of server that processes requests for authentication from users within a computer domain.
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global catalog (Active Directory)
A global catalog is a data storage source containing partial representations of objects found in a multi-domain Active Directory Domain Services forest.
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Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a server role in Active Directory that allows admins to manage and store information about resources from a network, as well as application data, in a distributed database.
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Microsoft Azure Key Vault
Microsoft Azure Key Vault is a cloud-based security service offered by Microsoft as part of its Azure platform.
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Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)
Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is a cloud-based service that provides email filtering designed to protect organizations against spam, malware, and other email-based threats.
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Microsoft Identity Manager
Microsoft Identity Manager -- also called Microsoft Identity Manager 2016 or MIM -- is an on-premises tool that enables organizations to manage access, users, policies and credentials.
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Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant
The Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant is a software application that provides common sign-on capabilities for a suite of Microsoft online services, such as Office 365.
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Microsoft Windows Update
Microsoft Windows Update is a security service for Windows users that, once activated, automatically searches for and installs updates.