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FreeRadius vs Microsoft Active Directory

A side-by-side look at FreeRadius and Microsoft Active Directory. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FreeRadius

FreeRadius

Network & Admin

FreeRadius is an open source RADIUS server used for authenticating users and devices on a network. It is highly extensible and scalable, and provides full RADIUS authentication, authorization, and accounting.

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Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Active Directory

Network & Admin

Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service that enables managing identities, access, and security in a corporate network. It centrally stores information about users, devices, and other resources for finding, accessing, and managing them.

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