Entra Connect: Unlock Seamless Cloud Sync & Group Writeback

Key insights

• Entra Connect and Cloud Sync are Microsoft tools that help connect on-premises directories with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).


• Group Writeback is a feature that allows groups created in the cloud to be written back to your local Active Directory, making group management easier across environments.


• Cloud Sync uses lightweight agents for syncing users and groups, which helps reduce complexity compared to traditional methods.


• You can use Group Writeback to manage security and distribution groups in both cloud and on-premises systems, keeping them synchronized automatically.


• This process improves collaboration by ensuring all members have access to the right resources, whether they’re using local or cloud-based systems.


• The main benefit is simplified administration, as changes made in one environment update everywhere through Entra Connect, Cloud Sync, and Group Writeback.

Keywords

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