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Single Sign-On (SSO) vs Active Directory (AD)
As startups consider identity management, there are certainly questions to consider. Often, organizations ask about SSO vs AD.
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Microsoft Active Directory was the world's most popular directory service, but in its current state is unfit for the cloud era. Read more on migrating from AD to the cloud, replacing AD, or bridging AD to your JumpCloud environment.
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The Difference Between LDAP, OpenLDAP, and Active Directory
Compare LDAP, OpenLDAP, and Active Directory, and explore why different companies choose different directory protocols and implementations.
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The Fall of AD and Rise of the Domainless Enterprise
Modern IT environments require a domainless model - where the physical domain ceases to exist, and everything lives in the cloud.
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Free Active Directory – 10 Users Free with JumpCloud
Is "free Active Directory" really free? Learn about free AD parameters, caveats, and alternatives, including a cloud option with 10 free users.
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Why Use JumpCloud Over Azure AD
As many IT admins look to shift their directory service to the cloud, they are often asking why choose JumpCloud over Microsoft Azure Active Directory?
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Avoiding Remote Domain Controller Setup for Remote Offices
Dreading remote domain controller setup for a remote office? Skip it altogether with a modern AD extension or even outright replacement.
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Azure Active Directory vs Okta
Let's compare Azure AD to Okta to explore each solution's feature set and ideal use case in the realm of directory services, IAM, and SSO.
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Syncing Active Directory Passwords Remotely: Two Common Problems
Learn how to sync a remote user’s AD password, which usually requires a VPN, and how to sync VPN authentication to your central directory.
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Domain Controller as a Service
A few years ago nobody thought an on-prem domain controller would shift to the cloud. But it has thanks to a cloud-based directory platform.
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MFA and Active Directory: Four Common Questions
Enabling MFA with Active Directory isn’t always easy or free, and brings up a number of questions for IT admins. Here we answer the top four.
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Open Source Active Directory®
With the IT environment changing, many IT admins find themselves searching for an open source Active Directory alternative.
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Active Directory and Zero Trust Security
With new methods of security on the horizon, IT admins are curious about using Active Directory for Zero Trust Security. But can that actually work?
