Directory synchronization

To implement directory synchronization, which is briefly described in Chapter 4, Identities and Authentication, you need to fulfill a few requirements.

  • In a nutshell, these are the prerequisites you'll need to ensure that you have set up:
    • On-premises data prepared and ready
    • On-premises Active Directory
    • Azure AD Connect server
    • SQL Server
    • Accounts
    • Network connectivity
    • Component prerequisites
    • Hardware requirements
  • Install Azure AD Connect. The installation has the following options:
    • Express settings
    • Custom settings

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