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SamE
Jan 22, 2025Copper Contributor
Entra Connect - Access to onsite Server Shares
Will setting up Entra Connect and syncing AD IDs with Entra IDs provide access to on Prem Windows server shares? We are planning for our migration to the cloud and have a bunch of Windows server sha...
Kidd_Ip
Jan 23, 2025MVP
Take this:
- Entra Connect Setup: Entra Connect synchronizes your on-premises AD with Entra ID, ensuring that user attributes like SAM Account Name, Domain Name, and UPN are synced.
- Single Sign-On (SSO): With Entra Connect, users can enjoy a seamless SSO experience. When they sign in to an Entra ID-joined device, their on-premises AD credentials are also recognized.
- Access to On-Premises Resources: Entra Connect enables Kerberos and NTLM authentication on Entra ID-joined devices, allowing users to access on-premises resources like file shares and printers.
- Additional Configuration: Depending on your setup, you might need to configure Kerberos authentication to ensure compatibility between Entra ID authentication and your on-premises file server.