Install and configure Azure AD Connect
In the previous article, we run Microsoft IdFix to identify errors such as duplicates and formatting problems in the on-premises directory. To sync on-premises identity infrastructure to Microsoft Azure AD, we will install and configure Azure AD Connect step by step.
What is Azure AD Connect?
Azure AD Connect is a tool for connecting on-premises identity infrastructure to Microsoft Azure AD. The wizard deploys and configures prerequisites and components required for the connection, including sync and sign on. Azure AD Connect encompasses functionality that was previously released as Dirsync and AAD Sync. These tools are no longer being released individually, and all future improvements will be included in updates to Azure AD Connect.
Download Azure AD Connect for free. Download Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect from the Microsoft Download Center. In this article, we will install Azure AD Connect version 2.1.1.0, which is the latest.
Make sure that you meet the Azure AD Connect installation prerequisites. The minimum requirements are:
Hardware
- 1.6 GHz CPU
- 4 GB Memory
- 70 GB Hard drive size
Server
- .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later
- Domain-joined Windows Server 2016 or later
- Windows Server full GUI
- Windows Server Core isn’t supported