Azure AD Connect

Azure AD Connect is a tool that helps organizations link their on-premises Active Directory (where employee accounts are managed locally) with Microsoft Azure Active Directory (the cloud-based directory). This synchronization allows users to access cloud services like Office 365 with the same credentials they use for local systems. It simplifies user management by keeping user information consistent across both environments and enables features like single sign-on, enhancing security and user convenience without requiring multiple usernames and passwords.