Synchronizing the Directories

After the Directory Synchronization tool has been installed, it can be used to synchronize the directories for the first time. For the first synchronization, a copy of the local users and groups is written to the Office 365 directory. From there forward, the Directory Synchronization tool checks for any changes to the local AD objects and updates the Office 365 directory with the changes.

If the default option was selected on the final page when the Directory Synchronization tool was installed, the Microsoft Online Directory Services Synchronization Configuration Wizard starts automatically. If not, you can invoke the wizard by logging on to the system where the tool is installed, and, from the Start menu, selecting ...

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