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Entra External ID2 min read

Setting up the Microsoft Entra Connect Health Agent on multiple servers.

Step 1: Create a Dedicated User Account in Microsoft Entra ID Step 2: Download the Health Agent Setup Step 3: Run PowerShell Script to Install and Register the Health Agent Use the following PowerShell script to silently install and register the health agent on multiple servers. You’ll use PowerShell Remoting (Invoke-Command) to perform this on …

Entra ID2 min read

Azure AD or Entra ID Connect Configuration Documenter

In today’s post, I’ll explain how to use the Azure AD or Entra ID Connect Configuration Documenter to compare configurations between two Azure AD Connect servers. This tool is valuable for documenting, troubleshooting, and ensuring configuration consistency in environments that use Azure AD Connect for identity synchronization. The Azure AD Connect Configuration Documenter is a …

Entra ID Connect1 min read

How to Install Entra ID Connect using Interactive Authentication Mode

Entra ID Connect (formerly Azure AD Connect) helps you sync on-premises identities with Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), providing a seamless sign-in experience for users. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to install Entra ID Connect using Interactive Authentication mode. Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator First, open a command prompt with elevated …

Entra ID3 min read

Managing TLS 1.2 on Microsoft Entra Connect: A Comprehensive PowerShell Script for Enable, Disable, Check, and Uninstall

Here’s a PowerShell script that allows you to enable, check, disable, or uninstall TLS 1.2 on your Microsoft Entra Connect server. It prompts the user for an option and performs the corresponding action: Get-ADSyncToolsTls12RegValue { [CmdletBinding()] Param( [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 0)] [string]$RegPath, [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 1)] [string]$RegName ) $regItem = Get-ItemProperty …

Entra ID Connect2 min read

TLS 1.2 enforcement for Microsoft Entra Connect

Enforcing TLS 1.2 in Microsoft Entra Connect involves configuring your server to use this secure communication protocol exclusively. This step is essential for environments using versions 2.3.20.0 or later of Microsoft Entra Connect, as these versions require TLS 1.2 for secure communication with Azure. Checking TLS 1.2 Configuration: Use the following PowerShell script to verify …

Entra ID1 min read

Remove a Domain from Azure AD Connect Sync

In today’s post, I would like to explain how to properly remove a domain from the Azure AD Connect synchronization process without causing errors, such as the missing-partition-for-run-step error. Specifically, we’ll discuss removing contoso.com from the sync process in Azure AD Connect. Steps to Remove a Domain from Azure AD Connect Sync: Backup Configuration:Before making …

Entra ID Connect3 min read

PowerShell Script to Check TLS 1.2 and .NET Framework Version

This PowerShell script allows you to check if TLS 1.2 is enabled on both the client and server, and also verifies that strong cryptography is enabled for the .NET Framework. Additionally, the script checks for the latest installed .NET Framework version on the system. Script Overview: PowerShell Script: # Define registry paths for .NET Framework …

Entra ID Connect3 min read

Steps to Enable TLS 1.2 on Windows

1. Modify the Registry to Enable TLS 1.2 TLS 1.2 must be enabled for both client and server components in the Windows registry. These components determine whether applications and services running on your system can use TLS 1.2. You can apply the following steps either manually through the Registry Editor or by running a PowerShell …