Difference between Entra ID and ADDS
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| Property | ADDS | Entra |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | hierarchical: OUs, GPOs. | flat |
| Computer objects | Has | Does not have |
| Query/Manage | LDAP | REST over HTTP/HTTPS |
| Protocol | Kerberos | HTTP and HTTPS protocols such as SAML, WS-Federation, and OpenID Connect for authentication, and uses OAuth for authorization |
| Federation | Trusts for delegation | Can be Federated with 3rd parties |