About this tag
The connect sync tag covers Microsoft Entra guidance on the relationship between Entra Connect Sync and Entra Cloud Sync. Current coverage focuses on Microsoft’s July 2026 notices, which target eligible organizations in phased transition windows rather than announcing a universal retirement deadline. Hybrid-identity teams are advised to assess whether Cloud Sync supports their existing synchronization requirements, consider an early pilot when eligible, and remain on Connect Sync when an unsupported dependency is present. The discussion also highlights documenting blockers and monitoring Microsoft’s feature comparison and transition communications through the Microsoft 365 Message Center, Entra Connect Health, and targeted email.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Entra Cloud Sync July 2026: Pilot Eligible Tenants, Hold Unsupported Ones

    Microsoft’s July 2026 Entra Connect Sync-to-Cloud Sync notices are not a universal cutover deadline. Hybrid-identity teams should prepare an early pilot only if their current synchronization requirements are already fully covered by Microsoft Entra Cloud Sync; teams with an unsupported...