Azure AD Connect Blog
From beginner basics to advanced hybrid identity scenarios
Beginner Guides Beginner
What is Azure AD Connect?
High-level overview of Azure AD Connect, why it exists, and the core building blocks.
Read postPrerequisites Before Installing Azure AD Connect
Basic requirements: domain, Azure AD tenant, permissions, and supported environments.
Read postInstalling Azure AD Connect (Step-by-Step)
Walkthrough of the express installation wizard with screenshots and simple explanations.
Read postIntermediate Topics Intermediate
Customizing Sync Rules in Azure AD Connect
How to work with synchronization rules for attributes and objects beyond the default setup.
Read postPassword Hash Sync vs Pass-through Authentication
Compare these sign-in methods, pros and cons, and when to choose each in real scenarios.
Read postAzure AD Connect Staging Mode
Use staging mode for testing, backup servers, and safe upgrades without impacting production.
Read postAdvanced & Troubleshooting Advanced
Advanced Filtering and OU/Attribute Scoping
Complex filtering scenarios, scope changes, and designing sync for large environments.
Read postDisaster Recovery and High Availability for Azure AD Connect
Strategies for redundancy, backup, and failover for mission-critical hybrid identity.
Read postCommon Azure AD Connect Errors & How to Fix Them
Deep dive into logs, error IDs, synchronization service manager, and common fixes.
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