Microsoft Active Directory vs SentinelOne Singularity Ranger AD comparison

"One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded."

"I can use Active Directory to block a user's internet access and monitor how an employee is using the internet."

"The ability for a single sign-on for applications."

"The most valuable features of Microsoft Active Directory are the management of user and group policies."

"I can control all the devices in my domain by just changing the group policies in one place."

"It is easy to handle, and it gives a hundred percent results with the group policies."

"Audit, authentication and authorization are the best features."

"The scalability of the solution is high...The initial setup of the solution is easy, and I would rate it an eight or nine out of ten on a scale of one to ten, where one being difficult and ten being easy."

"It addresses environmental problems related to user authentication protocols like NTLM and ELSA."

"The security features could be improved."

"Perhaps the synchronization could be simpler and more controllable. There are some features that need improvements in terms of ease of use and frequency of updates."

"The product's premium support services could be less expensive."

"Typically, it depends on the customer's situation. If the customer operates in smaller locations where most PCs are in a common location, we usually aim to consolidate the directory infrastructure for easier maintenance. However, for distributed setups spanning multiple countries, configuring multiple sites becomes necessary and more intricate to handle. Our objective is to minimize the number of sites, simplifying operations for IT administrators and reducing errors. Mistakes in Active Directory can be costly for organizations, as disruptions can occur rapidly. Moreover, when it comes to hybrid single sign-on across various applications, Microsoft hasn't put forth significant effort. Single sign-on has become a challenge for many customers who utilize diverse solutions beyond Microsoft products. While implementing single sign-on is relatively straightforward in the Azure cloud, it's considerably more complex when dealing with the local Active Directory. This presents a big challenge for many of our customers."

"Active Directory's user experience is a little dated. Group policy management should be more customizable."

"They should improve the solution's old computer cleanup tool."

"I have encountered a few stability issues."

"The cloud service of Microsoft Active Directory is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."

"The product's technical support services could be better."

"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."

"The solution is based on a licensing model."

"My company makes payments every quarter towards the licensing costs of the product."

"The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten."

"The version of Microsoft Active Directory I was using was expensive because it was used for large companies."

"We have to purchase a license for the solution."

"It's not overly expensive. It's considered a base function by Microsoft."