To set up Azure AD Cloud Sync, ensure you have the required admin permissions, then download and install the Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync Agent on a domain-joined Windows Server with access to your domain controllers. During installation, sign in with a Global Administrator account to register the agent. Next, open the Microsoft Entra admin center, navigate to Identity → Hybrid management → Cloud sync, and create a new configuration by selecting your on-premises AD forest, choosing the OUs or groups to synchronize, and enabling optional features such as password hash sync or attribute filtering. Finally, save the configuration, start the initial synchronization, and verify successful operation by monitoring agent health and sync status in the Cloud Sync dashboard.
Prerequisites
Before setting up Azure AD Cloud Sync, ensure you have the following:
- An Azure AD tenant with administrative privileges
- An on-premises Active Directory
- A Windows Server (2012 R2 or later) to install the Cloud Sync agent
- Internet connectivity to Azure AD endpoints
- Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync enabled in your Azure AD tenant
Read more: How to Setup Azure AD Cloud Sync
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