Ever since Microsoft announced the deprecation of Azure AD Connect version 1.x, many organizations have migrated to Azure AD Connect v2.x. However, one of the big features that have been missing from version 2.x is the ability to automatically upgrade to newer versions. Azure AD Connect v2.1.15.0 is the first v2.x that is announced with … Continue reading "Azure AD Connect v.2.1.15.0 is the first v2.x version to offer an Automatic Upgrade (and other features)"
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Azure AD Connect
TODO: Configure Azure AD Connect Health email notifications to continue to receive notifications when synchronization errors occur
Admins who are using Azure AD Connect are currently receiving email notifications when there are synchronization errors in the Azure AD Connect synchronization process. However, after mid-June 2022, admins who have not enabled Azure AD Connect Health email notifications will no longer receive synchronization error notification emails for their tenants. Microsoft has migrated this functionality … Continue reading "TODO: Configure Azure AD Connect Health email notifications to continue to receive notifications when synchronization errors occur"
Azure AD Connect v2.1.1.0 fixes a database corruption issue
Yesterday, Microsoft released an update to Azure AD Connect v2.x. that fixes two issues: v2.1.1.0. Note:None of the Azure AD Connect v2.x releases are released for automatic upgrade. Manual upgrades are required to gain the new functionality and security levels once you're on the Azure AD Connect v2 path. Note:Azure AD Connect v1.x releases will … Continue reading "Azure AD Connect v2.1.1.0 fixes a database corruption issue"
You’re invited to the IT-University Masterclass – Why everything you did with Azure AD Connect turns out to be wrong
On March 7th, 2022, I will be presenting a masterclass, together with Raymond Comvalius for IT-University.nl. Dutch Raymond and I will be presenting on a topic that is close to my heart: Azure AD Connect. Roughly 35 million organizations worldwide use Azure AD and many of these organizations use Azure AD Connect. In this session, … Continue reading "You’re invited to the IT-University Masterclass – Why everything you did with Azure AD Connect turns out to be wrong"
Microsoft is retiring Azure AD Connect v2.x versions 12 months from the date they are superseded by a newer version
Microsoft will begin retiring past versions of Azure AD Connect version 2.x 12 months from the date they are superseded by a newer version. This policy will go into effect on March 15th, 2023, when Microsoft will retire all versions that are superseded by a newer version on March 15th, 2022. The following Azure AD … Continue reading "Microsoft is retiring Azure AD Connect v2.x versions 12 months from the date they are superseded by a newer version"
TODO: Disable Soft Matching in Azure AD Connect
In Hybrid Identity implementations, objects and their attributes are synchronized between on-premises Active Directory environments and Azure AD tenants. The initial stages of synchronization When integrating an Azure AD tenant with an Active Directory environment, you’re bound to start with the situation where you have accounts on both sides that you need to combine. … Continue reading "TODO: Disable Soft Matching in Azure AD Connect"
Azure AD Connect v2.0.91.0 offers a FIPS-compliant Health Component
A mere month after the release of Azure AD Connect v2.0.89.0, Microsoft released an update to Azure AD Connect v2.x. that offers new functionality. Note:None of the Azure AD Connect v2.x releases are released for automatic upgrade. Manual upgrades are required to gain the new functionality and security levels once you're on the Azure AD … Continue reading "Azure AD Connect v2.0.91.0 offers a FIPS-compliant Health Component"
Azure AD Connect v2.0.89.0 addresses an issue with disappearing linked mailboxes
Hot on the heels of Azure AD Connect v2.0.88.0, Microsoft released an update to Azure AD Connect v2.x. to address a pressing issue with linked mailboxes. Note:None of the Azure AD Connect v2.x releases are released for automatic upgrade. Manual upgrades are required to gain the new functionality and security levels once you're on the … Continue reading "Azure AD Connect v2.0.89.0 addresses an issue with disappearing linked mailboxes"
Azure AD Connect v2.0.88.0 addresses a security issue in Microsoft.Data.OData and offers new functionality
Roughly three months after the release of the last Azure AD Connect version, Microsoft released a security update to Azure AD Connect v2.x. to address a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. Microsoft recommends updating Azure AD Connect to v2.0.88.0 as soon as possible, Note: None of the Azure AD Connect v2.x releases are released for … Continue reading "Azure AD Connect v2.0.88.0 addresses a security issue in Microsoft.Data.OData and offers new functionality"
Azure AD Connect Cloud Provisioning Agent v1.1.587.0 brings Password Writeback
Last week, Microsoft released version 1.1.587.0 of its Azure AD Connect Cloud Provisioning Agent. While the release notes for this version include only one bullet point followed by five words, I wanted to shed some more light on what ‘Cmdlet to configure Password WriteBack’ means: It means Password WriteBack is now available for organizations who … Continue reading "Azure AD Connect Cloud Provisioning Agent v1.1.587.0 brings Password Writeback"