What ad attributes should be included in DirSync?

What ad attributes should be included in DirSync?

Be aware that objects must contain values in the following attributes to be considered for sync:

• cn.
• member (applies only to groups)
• samAccountName (applies only to users)
• alias (applies only to groups and contacts)
• displayName (for groups with an mail or proxyAddresses attribute populated)

How do you use DirSync?

Installation

1. Log in to Office 365 with administrative user credentials.
2. Go to Users, then Active Users.
3. Click the Active Directory synchronization Set up link visible above the list of users.
4. In point „3” on the list click the Activate button.
5. In point „4” click Download to get the Dirsync tool:

What is pass-through authentication?

The pass-through mechanism authenticates a user on the authenticating server, even if the user entry or password is on a different server. You can run a bind or compare operation against the authenticating server, even if the user entry or the credential is not on the server.

How do I start synchronization services?

Start the Synchronization Service

1. Go to Windows Service Control Manager (START → Services).
2. Select Microsoft Azure AD Sync and click Restart.

What is the difference between DirSync and ad connect?

DirSync always used the proxy server configured for the user installing it, but Azure AD Connect uses machine settings instead. The URLs required to be open in the proxy server. For basic scenarios, those scenarios also supported by DirSync, the requirements are the same.

How do I run DirSync in Office 365?

Steps are as follows:

1. Log in to Office 365 with administrative user credentials.
2. Go to Users, then Active Users.
3. Click the Active Directory synchronization Set up link visible above the list of users.
4. In point „3” on the list click the Activate button.
5. In point „4” click Download to get the Dirsync tool:

How do I open DirSync?

To open the application, navigate to the following directory on the member server you installed the dirsync tool C:\Program Files\Windows Azure Active Directory Sync\SYNCBUS\Synchronization Service\UIShell, double-click miisclient. You can see the list of operations.

What is required for pass-through authentication?

Pass-through authentication (PTA) is a feature of Azure AD Connect. The password need not be present in Azure AD (in any form). The agent connects outbound to Azure AD and listens for authentication requests, so it only requires outbound ports to be open.

How many agents are installed in pass-through authentication?

three Authentication Agents
For most customers, three Authentication Agents in total are sufficient for high availability and capacity. You should install Authentication Agents close to your domain controllers to improve sign-in latency.

What is miis client?

Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) is an identity management (IdM) product offered by Microsoft. It is a service that aggregates identity-related information from multiple data-sources. All back-end data is stored in Microsoft SQL Server.

What is Microsoft ADSS?

ADSS is a Microsoft Services cloud service that’s designed for quick implementation, with no on-premise set up. The pricing is unit-based, keeping the costs predictable, and the service is offered on a consumption-based delivery model, so you’re paying only for what you use.

Is DirSync still supported?

Windows Azure Active Directory Sync (“DirSync”) and Microsoft Azure Active Directory Sync (“Azure AD Sync”) are announced as deprecated. Support ends. Customers will no longer be able to open a support case without upgrading to Azure AD Connect first.