Glossary · IT Procurement
Active Directory / Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
Updated June 20, 2026 · Reviewed by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
Microsoft directory services for centralized identity and access management. Active Directory (AD) is on-premise; Azure AD is cloud-based (now rebranded as Entra ID). For corporate laptops, domain join to AD/Azure AD enables: single sign-on, group policy enforcement, BitLocker recovery, and device compliance checks. Custom images for corporate laptop rentals typically include AD/Azure AD join prior to delivery.
AD / Azure AD (Active Directory / Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)) frequently appears in B2B IT procurement contexts: Microsoft directory services for centralized identity and access management.
| Domain | Technology & IT Ops |
|---|---|
| Full form | Active Directory / Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) |
| Also written as | Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID |
| Part of | Arental IT Procurement & B2B Laptop Rental Glossary |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-20 |
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What role does AD / Azure AD play when Arental deploys rented units to our company?
AD / Azure AD (Active Directory / Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)) is directly relevant to a B2B laptop rental engagement, so it is worth confirming up front during the quote and contract stage. In short: Microsoft directory services for centralized identity and access management. Active Directory (AD) is on-premise; Azure AD is cloud-based (now rebranded as Entra ID). Discuss the specifics with the Arental team so the right clauses and procedures are built into your rental contract.
Answered by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
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