Summary of "Top-10 Interview Questions and Answers for Microsoft Azure AD ( Microsoft Intra ID )"

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“Top-10 Interview Questions and Answers for Microsoft Azure AD (Microsoft Intra ID)”

This video by Manjeet Rawat serves as a detailed tutorial and guide focused on the top 10 frequently asked interview questions related to Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), also known as Microsoft Intra ID. It targets administrators, security engineers, and architects preparing for interviews, emphasizing the importance of practical knowledge alongside theoretical understanding.

Key Technological Concepts and Product Features Covered

1. Difference Between Microsoft Intra ID (Azure AD) and On-Premises Active Directory (AD)

Azure AD (Microsoft Intra ID) is a cloud-based identity service, pre-configured with tenant and directory services upon subscription.
On-Premises AD requires manual installation of Windows Server (2016/2019), AD DS role setup, and is used to manage domain-joined client PCs locally.
Azure AD supports features like MFA and RBAC natively, while On-Prem AD manages traditional domain controllers and local network resources.

2. Azure AD Connect (Edge Ready Connect)

A Microsoft tool installed on the On-Prem AD server to synchronize users and groups from On-Premises AD to Azure AD (Microsoft Intra ID).
Key components include:
- Password Hash Synchronization
- Password Writeback
- Pass-through Authentication
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Group Writeback
Enables hybrid identity scenarios and seamless user management.

3. Configuring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Azure AD

MFA can be enabled via the Azure AD portal under the Users section.
Admins enable MFA for specific users; users then configure their preferred verification methods (Microsoft Authenticator app, phone, etc.).
Practical demonstration of enabling MFA on user accounts was shown.

4. Azure AD Built-in and Custom Roles

Azure AD offers many built-in roles like Global Administrator, User Administrator, Billing Administrator, Teams Administrator, etc.
Roles delegate specific administrative privileges to users.
Custom roles can be created via the Azure portal under Access Control (IAM) by cloning existing roles, starting from scratch, or using JSON templates.
Custom roles allow fine-grained permission assignment for compute, storage, and other Azure services.

5. Conditional Access Policy

Conditional Access enables administrators to enforce policies restricting user access based on conditions like IP address, device compliance, or location.
Requires Azure AD Premium P2 license.
Policies are configured in the Azure AD Security section and help secure access by controlling login conditions.

6. Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)

Allows users to reset their passwords independently without admin intervention.
Requires Azure AD Premium P1 or P2 licenses and MFA enabled for the user.
Demonstrated how to enable SSPR in Azure AD portal (though licensing was not present in the demo).

7. Single Sign-On (SSO)

SSO allows users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials synchronized via Azure AD Connect.
Facilitates seamless access to cloud and on-premises applications.

8. Azure AD Domain Services (Azure AD DS)

A PaaS offering providing managed domain services like domain join, group policy, LDAP, and Kerberos/NTLM authentication without deploying domain controllers.
Different from both Azure AD and On-Prem AD.
Setup involves creating a managed domain in the Azure portal and linking it to the Azure AD tenant.

9. Azure AD Join for Windows 10/11 Devices

Devices can be joined directly to Azure AD for management, MDM enrollment, BitLocker encryption, and application authorization.
Supports modern device management without traditional domain join.

Interview Preparation Guidance

Emphasizes hands-on practical experience over rote memorization.
Recommends repeated practice of configuring Azure AD services and features before interviews.
Encourages understanding of service components, licensing requirements, and real-world implementation scenarios.

Main Speakers / Sources

Manjeet Rawat — Online instructor and content creator presenting the tutorial and practical demonstrations.

Summary of Top 10 Interview Questions Covered

Difference between Microsoft Intra ID (Azure AD) and On-Premises AD
What is Azure AD Connect and its components
How to configure MFA in Azure AD
Types of Azure AD roles and delegation
How to create custom roles in Azure AD
What is Conditional Access Policy and how to implement it
What is Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) and how to enable it
What is Single Sign-On (SSO) and its use cases
What is Azure AD Domain Services and how to configure it
When and how to use Azure AD Join for Windows devices

This video is a comprehensive resource for anyone preparing for Azure AD-related interviews, blending conceptual explanations with practical portal demonstrations.