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How do I download, install and configure Azure AD Connect?

   March 5, 2023

Downloading, installing, and configuring Azure AD Connect involves a few steps. Here’s a high-level overview of the process:

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • An Azure AD tenant
  • Global Administrator privileges in Azure AD
  • A Windows Server that meets the hardware and software requirements for Azure AD Connect

Step 2: Download Azure AD Connect

  1. Log in to the Azure portal using your Global Administrator credentials.
  2. Go to Azure Active Directory > Azure AD Connect.
  3. Click “Download Azure AD Connect” to download the installation files.

Step 3: Install Azure AD Connect

  1. Run the Azure AD Connect installation file that you downloaded in step 2.
  2. On the Welcome screen, click “Continue.”
  3. Read and accept the license terms, then click “Continue.”
  4. Select the appropriate installation option based on your environment, then click “Install.”
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Step 4: Configure Azure AD Connect

  1. After the installation completes, the Azure AD Connect Configuration Wizard will launch automatically.
  2. On the Welcome screen, click “Configure.”
  3. Sign in using your Global Administrator credentials.
  4. Choose the appropriate deployment type, then click “Next.”
  5. Enter the credentials for the on-premises Active Directory domain, then click “Add Directory.”
  6. Configure the synchronization options, including which objects to synchronize, then click “Next.”
  7. Configure the sign-in options, including which authentication methods to use, then click “Next.”
  8. Review the settings, then click “Install” to start the synchronization process.

Once the synchronization process completes, Azure AD Connect will start synchronizing changes between your on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.

Note: This is just a high-level overview, and there may be additional steps or requirements depending on your specific environment. It’s important to review the official documentation and follow the recommended best practices when installing and configuring Azure AD Connect.

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