Microsoft AzureADConnect AuthenticationAgent

The Microsoft AzureADConnect AuthenticationAgent is a component of Azure Active Directory Connect that allows for password synchronization from on-premises Active Directory to Azure Active Directory.

Overview

The AuthenticationAgent runs on domain-joined Windows servers in the on-premises environment. It communicates with Azure Active Directory Connect to synchronize password changes from Active Directory to Azure Active Directory. This allows for users to use the same credentials on-premises as they do in the cloud.

Features

• Password synchronization: The AuthenticationAgent synchronizes password changes from Active Directory to Azure Active Directory.
• High availability: Deploy multiple AuthenticationAgents for redundancy and failover.
• Group Policy support: Allows for the configuration and management of AuthenticationAgent settings through Group Policy.

Requirements

• Windows Server 2012 or higher
• .NET Framework 4.5 or higher
• Azure Active Directory Connect

Getting started

To get started with the Microsoft AzureADConnect AuthenticationAgent, follow these steps:

1. Install and configure Azure Active Directory Connect on a domain-joined Windows server.
2. Install the AuthenticationAgent on one or more domain-joined Windows servers.
3. Configure the AuthenticationAgent settings through Group Policy or the AuthenticationAgent configuration file.
4. Verify that password synchronization is working by testing a password change on-premises and verifying that the change is synchronized to Azure Active Directory.

Conclusion

The Microsoft AzureADConnect AuthenticationAgent is a critical component of Azure Active Directory Connect that allows for password synchronization from on-premises Active Directory to Azure Active Directory. With its high availability and Group Policy support, the AuthenticationAgent is a reliable and flexible solution for synchronizing passwords between on-premises and the cloud.