Category Archives: Entra Connect
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' […]
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 […]
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 […]
Microsoft Entra ID applications: Why Ignoring Them Could Cost You
At NT Conference in Slovenia last week, I presented my five do’s and don’ts for managing Microsoft Entra ID applications. In just 45 minutes, I saw lightbulb moments across the audience as we explored how every Entra ID integration will eventually become an application. What surprised me most was how strongly the audience reacted to […]
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 […]
Join us for Experts Live Netherlands 2025!
The biggest Microsoft IT Pro event in the Netherlands, Experts Live Netherlands, asked Raymond and me back to the stage for its June 3, 2025 event at Conference Center NBC in Nieuwegein. It’s a privilege to share the stage again with my buddy Raymond. About Experts Live Experts Live is an independent platform for […]
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 […]
From the field: You receive error ‘AADSTS9090561 The endpoint only accepts POST requests. Received a GET request’ when signing in
Sometimes, you hit error messages that are just too vague to troubleshoot. I like these kinds of situations. I’ve hit errors before and their origins were always interesting. Let’s see what’s happening today causing the error ‘AADSTS9090561 The endpoint only accepts POST requests. Received a GET request’ when signing in. The situation An organization is […]
Entra Connect Sync v2.4.27.0 introduces Administrator Auditing
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version 2.4.27.0 introduces the Pubic Preview of Administrator Auditing in Connect Sync. What's New Entra Connect Sync v2.4.129.0 offers one update and four bug fixes: Auditing administrator events Public Preview Starting with Entra Connect Sync v2.4.129.0, Entra Connect Sync enables for logging any admin changes made on Entra Connect Sync. […]
Entra Connect Sync v2.4.27.0 addresses a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-37334)
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version 2.4.27.0 uses OLE DB version 18.7.4 that further hardens the service. Upgrade to this latest version of connect sync to improve your security. What’s New Entra Connect Sync v2.4.27.0 offers one update and two bug fixes: SQL-related drivers updated to OLE DB v18.7.4 Starting with Entra Connect Sync v2.4.27.0, […]
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