Upgrade Azure AD Connect to Microsoft Entra Connect

Question

Hello,

We have Azure AD connect version 2.2.1.0, and we're planning to upgrade to Microsoft entra connect 2.2.8.0, so what's the best practice and the recommend actions to upgrade also we need to enable staging features.

Thanks,

Answer 1

Hi Ahmed Essam, Here are some best practices and recommended actions from microsoft documentation:

1. Ensure you know your current version of Azure AD Connect (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/how-to-dirsync-upgrade-get-started)
2. Get latest version of Microsoft Entra Connect (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/reference-connect-version-history).
3. Export your current Azure AD Connect configuration (https://www.prajwaldesai.com/steps-to-upgrade-azure-ad-connect/)
4. Choose the Upgrade Method (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/how-to-upgrade-previous-version)
   • Automatic Upgrade: This is the easiest method for an express installation (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/how-to-connect-install-automatic-upgrade)
   • In-Place Upgrade: If you have a single server, you can upgrade the installation in-place on the same server
   • Swing Migration: You can build a new updated server aside, before switching
5. If you plan to make frequent configuration changes, you could plan for a staging mode server (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/hybrid/connect/how-to-connect-install-roadmap).
6. Always require the troubleshooting guide (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/troubleshoot-aad-connect-fails-to-install-upgraded-version).

Let me know if this information is helpfull. Luis,