Entra, previously known as Azure Active Directory, is Microsoft's Identity Management-as-a-Service solution, offering seamless access, easy collaboration, efficiency in IT processes and improved security and compliance. In its Release Notes for Entra ID and in the Message Center, Microsoft communicated the following planned, new and changed functionality for Entra for April 2026: What's Planned Migrate … Continue reading "What's New in Entra in April 2026"
Author: Sander Berkouwer
Sander Berkouwer is the author of the Active Directory Administration Cookbook, speaker and blogger at DirTeam.com and ServerCore.net. He is awarded Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard and VMware vExpert.
Since 2009, Microsoft has awarded Sander with the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award. Since 2016, Veeam has awarded Sander with the Veeam Vanguard award.
Come learn with KNVI about the impact AI has on IT
On Wednesday May 20, 2026, I’m co-presenting at KNVI’s 'AI-IT Impact' event Dutch at Nest in Amstelveen Dutch. Fellow speakers Raymond Comvalius, Tom Dalderup and Erwin Derksen are my co-presenters for this day to answer the question: What happens if AI is just running in your organization tomorrow but no one has a clear idea of who … Continue reading "Come learn with KNVI about the impact AI has on IT"
From the field: The Case of Protected Users being shut out of RDP after removing the last Windows Server 2019 Domain Controller
Troubleshooting stories from the field are the best. That’s why I like writing them down. Although, sometimes they might appear as straight cases of schadenfreude, I feel there are lessons to be learned for anyone, if you’re willing to look closely and listen carefully. This week I experienced an issue at an organization, while they were … Continue reading "From the field: The Case of Protected Users being shut out of RDP after removing the last Windows Server 2019 Domain Controller"
What's New in Entra in March 2026
Entra, previously known as Azure Active Directory, is Microsoft's Identity Management-as-a-Service solution, offering seamless access, easy collaboration, efficiency in IT processes and improved security and compliance. In its Release Notes for Entra ID and in the Message Center, Microsoft communicated the following planned, new and changed functionality for Entra for March 2026: What's Planned Agent … Continue reading "What's New in Entra in March 2026"
Join Jay Gundotra and me at the M365 Community Conference
Jay Gundotra has invited me on stage of the Microsoft 365 Community Conference to present on Entra and Microsoft 365 Governance solutions. As the virtual Product Owner for ENow App Governance, I'm joining him, and of course I'm inviting you all to join me for this session. About the M365 Community Conference The Microsoft … Continue reading "Join Jay Gundotra and me at the M365 Community Conference"
Sean Deuby interviews us on Entra app sprawl for Episode 91 of the HIP Podcast
Raymond Comvalius and I featured in an interview with Sean Deuby, Principal Technologist Americas at Semperis, for the Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast on Entra app sprawl. About the Hybrid Identity Protection Podcast The Hybrid Identity Protection (HIP) Podcast is the premier podcast for cybersecurity pros charged with defending hybrid identity environments from cyberattacks. Hosted … Continue reading "Sean Deuby interviews us on Entra app sprawl for Episode 91 of the HIP Podcast"
Entra Connect Sync 2.6.3.0 addresses an issue where auto-upgrade would halt synchronization
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version v2.6.3.0 addresses an issue where auto-upgrade would halt synchronization. What's Fixed Microsoft addressed a known issue in Entra Connect Sync v2.5.190.0 and v2.6.1.0, where the Automatic Upgrades feature could stop Entra Connect Sync from synchronizing unexpectedly with the following error: System.IO.FileLoadException: Could not load file or assembly 'System.Diagnostics.DiagnosticSource, Version=6.0.0.1' … Continue reading "Entra Connect Sync 2.6.3.0 addresses an issue where auto-upgrade would halt synchronization"
Join us for the upcoming Dutch Microsoft Entra Community Meetup
The Dutch Microsoft Entra Community, run by fellow MVPs Pim Jacobs, Jan Bakker and Michel van Vliet and Microsoft senior product manager Stefan van der Wiele has been gaining significant traction since its inaugural meetup on February 1st, 2024. For its upcoming meetup, Raymond and I were asked to co-present one of our favorite sessions. … Continue reading "Join us for the upcoming Dutch Microsoft Entra Community Meetup"
What's New in Entra in February 2026
Entra, previously known as Azure Active Directory, is Microsoft's Identity Management-as-a-Service solution, offering seamless access, easy collaboration, efficiency in IT processes and improved security and compliance. In its Release Notes for Entra ID and in the Message Center, Microsoft communicated the following planned, new and changed functionality for Entra for February 2026: What's Planned … Continue reading "What's New in Entra in February 2026"
Entra Connect Sync 2.6.1.0 improves on application-based authentication
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version v2.6.1.0 builds on the application-based authentication feature. What's New Entra Connect Sync v2.6.1.0 offers three application-based authentication improvements and two other improvements: Enhanced application-based authentication logging is now available Starting with Entra Connect Sync v2.6.1.0, enhanced application-based authentication logging is available in the Windows Event logs and trace logs … Continue reading "Entra Connect Sync 2.6.1.0 improves on application-based authentication"