Planning Identity Synchronization for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID

Transitioning to a hybrid cloud environment requires a solid strategy for managing user identities across both on-premises and cloud systems. This course guides you through the essential planning steps, prerequisites, and architectural decisions needed to sync your local Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365. What you'll learn: 1. Understand foundational hybrid identity concepts and directory synchronization architectures. 2. Assess your on-premises Active Directory environment for cloud readiness. 3. Compare synchronization options including Password Hash Sync and Pass-Through Authentication. 4. Plan directory cleanup tasks to resolve potential UPN and duplicate attribute conflicts. 5. Apply modern security principles like zero-trust foundations to your hybrid identity design. You will start with core identity concepts before moving step-by-step through environment assessment, cleanup strategies, and synchronization tool selection. This course is designed for IT administrators and system engineers new to hybrid cloud deployments, with no prior synchronization experience required. Start planning your seamless transition to hybrid identity management today.