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Microsoft has announced the retirement of the MSOnline PowerShell module, which impacts users of Microsoft Entra Connect Sync (formerly Azure AD Connect). This is a critical update that requires immediate attention to ensure seamless identity synchronization between on-premises directories and Microsoft Entra ID.
What You Need to Know
1. MSOnline PowerShell Deprecation:
- The MSOnline module will no longer receive updates or support.
- Migrate to the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK for managing Entra ID.
2. New Recommended Module:
Install-Module Microsoft.Graph -Force
3. Key Commands to Replace:
- Old (MSOnline):
Connect-MsolService Get-MsolUser
- New (Microsoft Graph):
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "User.Read.All" Get-MgUser
4. Update Entra Connect Sync:
Ensure you are running the latest version of Entra Connect Sync to avoid compatibility issues:
Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Delta
You Should Know: Essential Migration Steps
1. Install Microsoft Graph Module:
Install-Module Microsoft.Graph -AllowClobber -Force
2. Authenticate & Set Permissions:
Connect-MgGraph -Scopes "Directory.Read.All", "User.ReadWrite.All"
3. Verify Sync Health:
Get-ADSyncConnectorRunStatus
4. Common Graph PowerShell Cmdlets:
- List all users:
Get-MgUser -All
- Export to CSV:
Get-MgUser | Export-Csv -Path "Users.csv" -NoTypeInformation
5. Linux Admins (Entra ID Integration):
Use `curl` for API-based management:
curl -X GET "https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/users" -H "Authorization: Bearer $ACCESS_TOKEN"
What Undercode Say
Migrating from MSOnline to Microsoft Graph PowerShell is non-negotiable for maintaining secure identity synchronization. Key takeaways:
– Always use the latest Entra Connect Sync version.
– Replace legacy scripts with Microsoft Graph SDK.
– Automate user sync checks with Get-ADSyncScheduler.
– For Linux admins, leverage OAuth2.0 and REST APIs for cross-platform management.
Expected Output:
<h1>Successful Graph connection</h1> Welcome To Microsoft Graph! <h1>List of synced users</h1> Id DisplayName UserPrincipalName <hr /> 1 John Doe [email protected]
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