Comparision on Azure Cloud Sync and Traditional Entra connect Sync.

Comparison with Microsoft Entra Connect Sync

While both Azure Cloud Sync and Microsoft Entra Connect Sync are used for synchronizing on-premises AD with Microsoft Entra ID, there are some key differences:

- Installation Model: Azure Cloud Sync uses a lightweight agent installation model, whereas Microsoft Entra Connect Sync requires a more complex setup

- High Availability: Azure Cloud Sync supports multiple active agents for high availability, which is not available in Microsoft Entra Connect Sync

- Large Group Support: Azure Cloud Sync supports groups with up to 50,000 members, whereas Microsoft Entra Connect Sync supports groups with up to 250,000 members

- On-Demand Provisioning: Azure Cloud Sync supports on-demand provisioning, allowing for more flexible and immediate synchronization