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"
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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"
What's New in Entra ID for December 2025
Entra ID, 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 ID for December 2025: … Continue reading "What's New in Entra ID for December 2025"
Enterprise Certificate Pinning might hurt your Hybrid Identity security efforts this January (MC1193408)
While being touted as one of the more robust ways to prevent Adversary in the Middle (AitM) attacks against TLS-protected resources, for some admins, the Enterprise Certificate Pinning feature in Windows may lock out their entire organization. However, Enterprise Certificate Pinning is not advised for domain names outside of your organization, when their certificates are … Continue reading "Enterprise Certificate Pinning might hurt your Hybrid Identity security efforts this January (MC1193408)"
What's New in Entra ID for November 2025
Entra ID, 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 ID for November 2025: … Continue reading "What's New in Entra ID for November 2025"
Entra Connect Sync 2.5.190.0 is available for download to enforce the deprecation of AAD Connector v1 API (effective Oct 2026)
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version v2.5.190.0 enforces the use of Connector API v2. What's Changed Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version v2.5.190.0 enforces the use of the v2 AAD Connector API. From Entra Connect Sync v2.5.190.0 onwards, using the previous V1 connector API is no longer supported. What's New Entra Connect Sync v2.5.190.0 offers … Continue reading "Entra Connect Sync 2.5.190.0 is available for download to enforce the deprecation of AAD Connector v1 API (effective Oct 2026)"
Existing Entra Connect Sync installations will be auto-upgraded to v2.5.79.0 starting tomorrow
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version 2.5.79.0 builds on the application-based authentication feature that was introduced in v2.5.76.0, but existing Entra Connect Sync installations won't be migrated automatically What's New Entra Connect Sync v2.5.79.0 offers five application-based authentication improvements: Application-based authentication now uses TPM Starting with Entra Connect Sync v2.5.79.0, Entra Connect Sync comes with … Continue reading "Existing Entra Connect Sync installations will be auto-upgraded to v2.5.79.0 starting tomorrow"
What’s New in Entra ID in March 2025
Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD 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 ID for March 2025: What’s Planned … Continue reading "What’s New in Entra ID in March 2025"
What’s New in Entra ID in February 2025
Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD 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 ID for February 2025: Whats … Continue reading "What’s New in Entra ID in February 2025"
What’s New in Entra ID in January 2025
Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD 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 ID for January 2025: … Continue reading "What’s New in Entra ID in January 2025"