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Entra Connect (AD sync)

Entra Connect Sync synchronizes selected identities from Active Directory (core.lef) to Microsoft Entra ID. This enables Microsoft 365 sign-in and supports SSO/MFA patterns for internal systems.

  • Source of truth: AD (core.lef)
  • Target: Microsoft Entra ID
  • Sync mode: selected OUs only
  • OU scope: Users OU
  • Group filter: only members of EntraSyncUsers are synced

Microsoft 365 sign-ins require the user’s UPN suffix to match a verified domain.

UPN suffixStatus
core.lefNot verified
lef.tec.brVerified
lef.digitalVerified
  • Password Hash Sync
  • No writeback features enabled (unless required by a specific project)

Run a delta sync:

Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Delta

Add a user to sync:

  • Add the user to the EntraSyncUsers group.
  • Ensure the user’s UPN suffix uses a verified domain (lef.tec.br or lef.digital).
SymptomCheck
User isn’t syncingIs the user in EntraSyncUsers? Is the user in the scoped OU?
Cloud login failsUPN suffix is not verified or doesn’t match expected domain.
Password mismatchWait for next sync cycle or run a delta sync.
SSO not workingDevice may not be hybrid-joined; validate device state and sign-in flow.
Need to pause syncUse the Entra Connect wizard (staging mode).
  • Tool path: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Entra Connect Sync\\
  • Runs on: dc.core.lef (dc, Active Directory domain controller).