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Entra AD Connect to Entra Cloud Sync migration (hard cutover)
We have a very simple setup on AD Connect (Entra AD Connect) - just syncing user objects with password writeback. We want to switch to Entra Cloud sync and to this end we have installed the agent on ...
Referring to this:
- Confirm System Requirements
Ensure that your environment complies with all prerequisites for Entra Cloud Sync, including supported configurations and licensing. - Secure Configuration Backup
Before initiating any changes, create a backup of your Entra AD Connect settings to facilitate rollback if necessary. - Disable Sync Scheduler
Prior to transitioning, deactivate the Entra AD Connect sync cycle to prevent synchronization conflicts between the two services. - Refine Synchronization Rules
Modify existing sync rules within Entra AD Connect to exclude user objects from synchronization before fully integrating Cloud Sync. - Deploy Additional Sync Agents
Implement a secondary Cloud Sync agent on another Windows Server 2020 instance to enhance redundancy and operational stability. - Monitor and Validate Migration
After enabling Cloud Sync for all users, continuously monitor synchronization logs to verify functionality and address potential issues proactively.
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