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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Active Directory vs. Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The user-friendliness of Microsoft Active Directory is a valuable feature.""It is very user-friendly.""The most valuable features are it is easy to use, manage, create a repository, and create the OM.""It is a scalable solution.""The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool.""The solution is user-friendly, and I like using Microsoft products. I think there is no other choice for Active Directory. Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory is the best.""The solution's initial setup is straightforward.""One advantage of Active Directory is that you can sync it with Microsoft Office 365, so you can manage on-premise and cloud operations, which can have different requirements. The flexibility of a hybrid management solution is valuable."

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"The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and its robustness.""Security is the best feature of Microsoft Azure Sentinel. It has its own base security. Our customers like that the security is available in Azure."

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Cons
"Microsoft Active Directory could improve by having better integration with other solutions.""I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions.""There has been a change in the layout of the user information. Previously, I had to go to properties to view the information, but now it is displayed directly below the search results. It takes some time to get used to.""UI is not very user-friendly.""Microsoft Active Directory fails to provide MFA. MFA, which is also known as multi-factor authentication on top of the password and username, is what I would like to see in the product's future releases.""Active Directory's user experience is a little dated. Group policy management should be more customizable.""Microsoft Active Directory restricts most of the features our company's employees want to use since they are involved in research and development activities.""The solution needs to be simplified to navigate."

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"The shortcomings in the stability need improvement.""We had some feedback from customers who have said it was a confusing product. The product is confusing to use for the end-user. For example, they do not know how to migrate the Azure Sentinel, but others have liked the product that has started working on it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The solution is based on a licensing model."
  • "The license is perpetual and the cost is minimal. If you purchase Microsoft Windows then Microsoft Active Directory comes with the package."
  • "The version of Microsoft Active Directory I was using was expensive because it was used for large companies."
  • "Active Directory is built-in into Microsoft Windows 10. I'm not an administrator and would not be involved in purchasing decisions for new versions of the software. I have only used the client portion of it, I do not know if there is a cost to using the solution."
  • "The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution."
  • "I'm unsure about the cost of the solution, as I was never involved in that aspect. However, I don't think it would be expensive. It might be average, around four or five out of ten."
  • "Its price is reasonable."
  • "The pricing is not very expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
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  • "Users need to pay either annually or on a multi-year basis towards the licensing costs of the product."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution is easy to install and has good reliability.
    Top Answer:The solution could be made more safe by using authentication mechanisms. We often have to deal with security issues.
    Top Answer:I use Microsoft Active Directory as the first line in the LDAP directory. You can use the solution to manage computer accounts, user accounts, and other objects. You can also use Microsoft Active… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of use and its robustness.
    Top Answer:The product already offers an extensive reach to its users, so I have not come across a case where I felt that something was missing from the product. The shortcomings in the stability need… more »
    Top Answer:The product improves our organization's daily healthcare tasks since the use of the tool reduces a lot of support calls, and its users remember many passports that keep on changing. Writing down the… more »
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    Sentillion eXpresso, MS Sentillion eXpresso
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    Overview

    Active Directory stores information about objects on the network and makes this information easy for administrators and users to find and use. Active Directory uses a structured data store as the basis for a logical, hierarchical organization of directory information.

    This data store, also known as the directory, contains information about Active Directory objects. These objects typically include shared resources such as servers, volumes, printers, and the network user and computer accounts.

    Security is integrated with Active Directory through logon authentication and access control to objects in the directory. With a single network logon, administrators can manage directory data and organization throughout their network, and authorized network users can access resources anywhere on the network. Policy-based administration eases the management of even the most complex network.

    eXpresso is a hosted workspace for Microsoft Office communities. eXpresso is exclusively designed to support Excel and does not offer a generic or browser-based spreadsheet, and it serves as a collaborative platform specifically for Excel business users.

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    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, NHS GGC, Nantes University Hospital Center, Fullerton Healthcare Group
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Healthcare Company10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer10%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government10%
    Computer Software Company7%
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    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Active Directory vs. Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Active Directory vs. Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Microsoft Active Directory is ranked 6th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 36 reviews while Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso is ranked 18th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 3 reviews. Microsoft Active Directory is rated 8.6, while Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Active Directory writes "A solution that easily merges with cloud-based ADs and provides superior data security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso writes "Offers robustness and ease of use". Microsoft Active Directory is most compared with PingFederate, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, Microsoft Entra ID, ManageEngine ADManager Plus and Auth0, whereas Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso is most compared with . See our Microsoft Active Directory vs. Microsoft Sentillion eXpresso report.

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