Depending on your needs, you may want to use BOTH "Entra ID Connect" AND "Entra Cloud Sync" simultaneously. For instance, "Cloud Sync" does NOT propagate active directory device objects (servers/workstations) to Entra ID. For a few of my clients that are not Entra ID Join native, I use "Entra ID Connect" for AD device object sync to Entra, and use "Entra Cloud Sync" to sync AD Users and Groups.
Depending on your needs, you may want to use BOTH "Entra ID Connect" AND "Entra Cloud Sync" simultaneously. For instance, "Cloud Sync" does NOT propagate active directory device objects (servers/workstations) to Entra ID. For a few of my clients that are not Entra ID Join native, I use "Entra ID Connect" for AD device object sync to Entra, and use "Entra Cloud Sync" to sync AD Users and Groups.
We installed Cloud Sync and couldn't figure out why are computers were not getting added as hybrid joined. I guess you must use AD Connect for the hardware then. This kind of stalled our 365 rollouts since the hardware doesn't register to Azure AD and is not compliant.
@@shellpie1 If you have to keep your legacy (AD DS) domain, just simply move user workstations to an "Entra ID Joined" state in batches. You'll have to test access to resources still tied to your AD DS environment, though, and use Endpoint Manager/InTune to evaluate your GPOs for conversion to InTune.
I was looking for this as well. It does not seem to be present in his videos, so it does not seem that he created a video he mentioned creating 5 months ago about creating a configuration for Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync.
Question: When using an Admin account from your Tenant to install the Connect agent, what happens if you change the PW to the admin account? Will the agent loose connection? Or is it a one time authentication and authorization to link the AD server to Entra ID?
Bernado, been watching your videos for a long time. I work in IT and have to make video instructions for the users I consult for. What screen recording software are you using btw? I love how it moves around the screen for you and zooms in.
when I try to create the Gmsa account I keep getting an error invalid credentials provided the server could not be contacted and I am sure the credentials are correct what could I be doing wrong?
Couldn't get any better timing, i'm in the process of setting up Entra Cloud Sync - Thank you!
Depending on your needs, you may want to use BOTH "Entra ID Connect" AND "Entra Cloud Sync" simultaneously. For instance, "Cloud Sync" does NOT propagate active directory device objects (servers/workstations) to Entra ID. For a few of my clients that are not Entra ID Join native, I use "Entra ID Connect" for AD device object sync to Entra, and use "Entra Cloud Sync" to sync AD Users and Groups.
Depending on your needs, you may want to use BOTH "Entra ID Connect" AND "Entra Cloud Sync" simultaneously. For instance, "Cloud Sync" does NOT propagate active directory device objects (servers/workstations) to Entra ID. For a few of my clients that are not Entra ID Join native, I use "Entra ID Connect" for AD device object sync to Entra, and use "Entra Cloud Sync" to sync AD Users and Groups.
Can you run both agents on the same DC or do they need to be on separate DCs?
We installed Cloud Sync and couldn't figure out why are computers were not getting added as hybrid joined. I guess you must use AD Connect for the hardware then. This kind of stalled our 365 rollouts since the hardware doesn't register to Azure AD and is not compliant.
@@timothyturner5839 I have my team run them on two different VMs. The Cloud Synk agent can run on any domain joint workstation or server.
@@shellpie1 If you have to keep your legacy (AD DS) domain, just simply move user workstations to an "Entra ID Joined" state in batches. You'll have to test access to resources still tied to your AD DS environment, though, and use Endpoint Manager/InTune to evaluate your GPOs for conversion to InTune.
@@kevkeisha Thanks very much for your help. Much appreciated.
Have you done a configuration video yet?
I was looking for this as well. It does not seem to be present in his videos, so it does not seem that he created a video he mentioned creating 5 months ago about creating a configuration for Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync.
Question: When using an Admin account from your Tenant to install the Connect agent, what happens if you change the PW to the admin account? Will the agent loose connection? Or is it a one time authentication and authorization to link the AD server to Entra ID?
Bernado, been watching your videos for a long time. I work in IT and have to make video instructions for the users I consult for. What screen recording software are you using btw? I love how it moves around the screen for you and zooms in.
LOL
One that I know can do this is Camtasia by TechSmith. Fairly pricey bit of software if purchasing for personal use.
when I try to create the Gmsa account I keep getting an error invalid credentials provided the server could not be contacted and I am sure the credentials are correct what could I be doing wrong?
Try and check your DNS settings on the server you're installing the tool on.