This week, Microsoft announced that it is rebranding Azure Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID as part of its initiative to “make it easier to use and navigate the unified and expanded Microsoft Entra product family.” The company says that all features and capabilities will remain the same, as will licensing, terms, service level agreements, product certifications, support, and pricing.
“To make the transition seamless, all existing login URLs, APIs, PowerShell cmdlets, and Microsoft Authentication Libraries (MSAL) stay the same, as do developer experiences and tooling,” the announcement states.
However, it notes, “service plan display names will change on Oct. 1, 2023. Microsoft Entra ID Free, Microsoft Entra ID P1, and Microsoft Entra ID P2 will be the new names of standalone offers, and all capabilities included in the current Azure AD plans remain the same. Microsoft Entra ID – currently known as Azure AD – will continue to be included in Microsoft 365 licensing plans, including Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5.
Details on pricing and what is included are available on the pricing and free trials page.”
