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Windows 11 Cloud-Only Identity Overtakes On-Premises AD
In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down a turning point for enterprise IT: Microsoft's 2026 Digital Transformation Report reveals that over 60% of new Windows 11 deployments now use cloud-only identity with Entra ID, ditching on-premises Active Directory. They discuss what's driving the shift—zero-trust architecture, simpler management, and the end of legacy infrastructure—and what IT teams lose (like offline authentication and granular Group Policy). Lucas shares a real-world example from a mid-sized healthcare provider that migrated 5,000 seats without a domain controller. Luna questions…
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