 Directory Services

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a centralized directory platform that provides a network-based repository for storing, managing, and accessing information about users, devices, and resources, enabling authentication, authorization, and identity management across an organization’s IT environment.

Microsoft Entra is a cloud-based identity and access management service provided by Microsoft. It enables employees to access external resources such as Microsoft 365 and the Azure Portal.

Microsoft Active Directory implementation at the UMS (uad.maine.edu) that provides authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement for end user devices.