Entra Connect Sync 2.6.84 released

Hi All,

A few weeks ago, Microsoft has released the Entra Connect Sync Version 2.6.79.0. It contained an error and was pulled back.

A few days ago, Microsoft has released a new Version of Entra Connect Sync.

It is Released for download via the Microsoft Entra admin center.

Check current version

You can check the current Version of Entra Connect Sync with the following PowerShell command

#Version
(Get-Item "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Sync\Bin\miiserver.exe").VersionInfo

Let’s check the AutoUpgrade Settings

Get-ADSyncAutoUpgrade
Get-ADSyncAutoUpgrade -Detail 

Download

The easiest way is to check Entra Connect Sync in M365 Admin Center Directory sync status and use the Link there

Or go to the Entra Admin Portal and find it there Entra Admin Center > Identity > Entra Connect > Entra Connect Sync Download the latest Entra Connect Sync Version

If you click on the Download Link you have to click on the “Accept terms & download” Button. It will download AzureAdConnect.msi 😂

Another missed chance to rename the Downloaded File 😉

Upgrade

After downloading the AzureAdConnect.msi you need to run it

Now you need to Sign-In with the “Hybrid Identity Administrator” or “Global Administrator” Role

Sign-In and response to the MFA Challenge

Now you are ready to upgrade

Successfully updated

Checks

Let’s check the Version after the Installation

(Get-Item "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Sync\Bin\miiserver.exe").VersionInfo

Check the AutoUpgrade Setting that will be set to Enabled

Get-ADSyncAutoUpgrade

Check Entra

It takes a while to update the Version Number in Entra.

It seems this part of Entra has been overhauled

Check Entra Connect Sync in M365 Admin Center Directory sync status

Regards
Andres Bohren