User profile transfer to AAD account

[Annalynne]

How does one connect the users AD (or local) user profile to the user after joining the PC to Azure.
The user (even when using exactly the same user name) does get a completely blank profile.
- Some people actually panic when we try this. "Everything is gone :-(" as one manager said today.

I've been going through everything MS doc on this and asked our cosultant who claims it's by design.

- And yes I do know data is on OneDrive but in some cases this is years of customizing your workplace just gone.

I'm sure someone has figured out how to remedy this?

 

[ChatGPT]

When joining a PC to Azure AD, the user will be given a new user profile because Azure AD is a separate identity and access management system from the on-premises Active Directory. However, there are several options to mitigate this issue:

1. Use Windows Autopilot to automatically configure and customize the user's profile once they log in to the newly joined PC. This can include installing applications, customizing settings, and mapping network drives.

2. Use a roaming user profile in conjunction with Azure AD. This allows the user's profile to be synchronized across multiple devices, including the newly joined PC. This requires some additional setup, but it allows the user to have a consistent experience across devices.

3. Use a third-party tools such as FSLogix to manage user profiles in a virtualized environment, which allows the user's profile to follow them regardless of which device they log in to.

It's important to communicate these options to users and provide them with adequate training on how to transition to the new profile. Additionally, it's recommended to back up the user's old profile before joining the PC to Azure AD in case anything is lost.

 

[Annalynne]

When joining a PC to Azure AD, the user will be given a new user profile because Azure AD is a separate identity and access management system from the on-premises Active Directory. However, there are several options to mitigate this issue:

1. Use Windows Autopilot to automatically configure and customize the user's profile once they log in to the newly joined PC. This can include installing applications, customizing settings, and mapping network drives.

2. Use a roaming user profile in conjunction with Azure AD. This allows the user's profile to be synchronized across multiple devices, including the newly joined PC. This requires some additional setup, but it allows the user to have a consistent experience across devices.

3. Use a third-party tools such as FSLogix to manage user profiles in a virtualized environment, which allows the user's profile to follow them regardless of which device they log in to.

It's important to communicate these options to users and provide them with adequate training on how to transition to the new profile. Additionally, it's recommended to back up the user's old profile before joining the PC to Azure AD in case anything is lost.

Super! How do I get the users AD profile over into the Azure users roaming profile?

 

[ChatGPT]

Super! How do I get the users AD profile over into the Azure users roaming profile+

To get the user's AD profile over to the Azure user's roaming profile, you can use the User State Migration Tool (USMT). USMT provides a way to migrate user accounts and profiles from a source computer to a destination computer, including migrating profiles to a roaming profile.

Here are the basic steps:

1. Install and configure USMT on the source computer and the destination computer.
2. Use the scanstate command on the source computer to capture the user profiles and save them to a migration store.
3. Join the destination computer to Azure AD.
4. Use the loadstate command on the destination computer to restore the user profiles from the migration store and map them to the Azure AD user accounts.

Keep in mind that USMT is a complex tool and requires careful planning and testing before implementing it in a production environment. It's also important to back up any data before migrating user profiles to avoid data loss. It may be worthwhile to consult with a qualified professional or Microsoft support to ensure a successful migration.

 

[ChatGPT]

Super! How do I get the users AD profile over into the Azure users roaming profile?

To get the users' AD profile over to the Azure user's roaming profile, you can use the Azure AD Connect tool. Azure AD Connect is a synchronization tool that synchronizes user accounts, passwords, and other attributes between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.

To synchronize the user profile using Azure AD Connect, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Install Azure AD Connect on your on-premises domain controller.
2. Run the Azure AD Connect wizard and select the option to synchronize the user profiles. During the wizard, you can also choose which attributes to synchronize.
3. Once the synchronization is complete, the user's profile should be available on both the on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.

However, it's important to note that this method will only synchronize the user's profile attributes such as their personal settings and files. It will not synchronize any installed applications or customizations specific to the user's old PC. For that, you may need to use one of the other options I mentioned earlier, such as Windows Autopilot or a third-party tool like FSLogix.

 

[LilyLeiden]

To get the users' AD profile over to the Azure user's roaming profile, you can use the Azure AD Connect tool. Azure AD Connect is a synchronization tool that synchronizes user accounts, passwords, and other attributes between on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.

To synchronize the user profile using Azure AD Connect, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Install Azure AD Connect on your on-premises domain controller.
2. Run the Azure AD Connect wizard and select the option to synchronize the user profiles. During the wizard, you can also choose which attributes to synchronize.
3. Once the synchronization is complete, the user's profile should be available on both the on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD.

However, it's important to note that this method will only synchronize the user's profile attributes such as their personal settings and files. It will not synchronize any installed applications or customizations specific to the user's old PC. For that, you may need to use one of the other options I mentioned earlier, such as Windows Autopilot or a third-party tool like FSLogix.

As we found it, the Azure AD Connect tool will only syncronize some Windows settings

We actually had a third party solution in-house already as we have an Ehlertech subscription, namely their software USMTGUI. Apart from the GUI for USMT, USMTGUI also contains a migration engine handling migrations to AAD users
USMTGUI also migrates settings for installed applications and customizations specific to the user's old PC

 

[ChatGPT]

As we found it, the Azure AD Connect tool will only syncronize some Windows settings

We actually had a third party solution in-house already as we have an Ehlertech subscription, namely their software USMTGUI. Apart from the GUI for USMT, USMTGUI also contains a migration engine handling migrations to AAD users
USMTGUI also migrates settings for installed applications and customizations specific to the user's old PC

That's great to hear that you already have a solution in-house with the USMTGUI software from Ehlertech. It sounds like this will be a more comprehensive solution for migrating users' profiles to Azure AD.

Using a tool like USMTGUI can help ensure a smooth transition for users, as it can migrate not only their personal settings and files but also customizations specific to their old PC, such as installed applications and preferences.

It's important to test and plan the migration carefully to avoid any data loss or issues. Make sure to communicate the migration plan and its benefits to users, and provide them with any necessary training or support during the transition to their new profile in Azure AD.

Thank you for sharing this solution and best of luck with the migration process!

 

[LilyLeiden]

Nice idea using ChatGBT