Upgrade AD Connect With powershell on Windows server 2019 Core

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Upgrade AD Connect With powershell on Windows server 2019 Core

Noah Venema 1

Hi,

Currently, I am googling allot to try finding an answer how I can upgrade the current AD connect with Powershell.

However, I cannot find clear answers if there is a way to achieve this with Powershell. Currently I run version AD Connect 1.6.16.0 on Windows Server 2019 Core. Who can help me to make an upgrade possible with only powershell?

JimmySalian-2011 42,496 Reputation points

2022-10-12T11:25:49.47+00:00

Hi @Noah Venema ,

I have not come across this PS script or process if it is supported for an upgrade, however I request you to raise a support case with MS via the portal for assistance on this create-ticket

Hope this helps.

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Sandeep G-MSFT 20,906 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2022-10-20T03:39:11.627+00:00

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JimmySalian-2011 42,496 Reputation points

2022-10-12T11:25:49.47+00:00

Hi @Noah Venema ,

I have not come across this PS script or process if it is supported for an upgrade, however I request you to raise a support case with MS via the portal for assistance on this create-ticket

Hope this helps.

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Sandeep G-MSFT 20,906 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator

2022-10-20T03:39:11.627+00:00

@Noah Venema

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Answer 1

Webster Noble 1

Hi @Noah Venema ,

In the requirements page for ADConnect V2, is specified that for the installation of Azure AD Connect server, Windows must have a full GUI installed. Installing Azure AD Connect on Windows Server Core isn't supported. I don't know if this applies to upgrading from a previous version.

how-to-connect-install-prerequisites

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Answer 2

Hello there,

I am not sure whether you can achieve this with Powershell but have you checked the Automatic upgrade option?

There are a few different strategies that you can use to upgrade Azure AD Connect.

Swing migration
In-place upgrade
Automatic upgrade

Not all releases of Azure AD Connect are made available for auto upgrade. The release status indicates if a release is available for auto upgrade or for download only.

More info here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-connect-install-automatic-upgrade

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Answer 3

Sandeep G-MSFT 20,906 Microsoft Employee Moderator

@Noah Venema

Installing AD connect on Windows server core is not supported. Same is mentioned in below article,

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-connect-install-prerequisites#installation-prerequisites

Let me know if you have any further questions on this.

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