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Why is Microsoft still using "Azure AD" instead of "Entra ID" in the graphics image when explaining external Identities

Idowu Samuel Bioku 20 Reputation points
2024-01-01T13:08:18.2233333+00:00

I am not sure why Microsoft is still using the name "Azure AD" instead of "Microsoft Entra ID" as seen in the attached image: The title and in multiple places on the image. I am making tutorial videos when I observed this and I need a clarification to help me make correct and updated tutorial. Is there any explanation why Microsoft keeps this image like this when explaining External Identities in AZ-900 tutorial? https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/describe-azure-identity-access-security/4-external-identitiesScreenshot from 2024-01-01 12-40-26

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  1. Erland Sommarskog 121.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-01-01T13:41:23.3+00:00

    I guess the reason is that there is a lot of documentation and other material they need to update, and they have not come around to change all yet. Many such pages provides way to submit feedback, or even make edits to the material (They will review the edits before they are published.)

    I will suggest that in the material you produce that you mention that Azure Active Directory is an older name, and it still appears in some documentation, and you should tell the students that it they should consider AAD and Azure Active Directory as synonyms.

    This is not only with regards to Microsoft documentation. There are many of us who have AAD engraved deep in our minds, so students absolutely need to know this term, as they may encounter it both here and there for the next few years.

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