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Curious_Kevin16
Nov 05, 2023Brass Contributor
How to correctly implement Entra ID Connect sync when users exists in Entra ID as cloud users?
Hi Everyone, I have a small on-premises exchange server 2016 setup which we're planning to make Hybrid. We do have a O365 environment (Business Standard Licensed) which is independent as users s...
LainRobertson
Nov 05, 2023Silver Contributor
Hi,
Have a read of the following, as the "easiest" path for you will likely be soft-matching on the userPrincipalName:
You might also benefit from reading the following which describes the importance of the nominated source anchor within the AAD Connect configuration, but the userPrincipalName soft-matching is still the prudent path for you to take.
Regardless of your starting point, there's no reason you should end up with duplicates. That will only happen if you haven't planned properly around anchors and domain namespaces.
Cheers,
Lain