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The shift from on-prem Active Directory (AD) to Microsoft Entra ID is accelerating, with nearly 90% of organizations planning to go “Entra ID first” by 2030. This transition is critical for cloud-native adoption, and Microsoft’s latest podcast provides a roadmap for success.
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You Should Know: Key Steps & Commands for a Smooth Migration
1. Assess Your Current AD Environment
Before migrating, audit your on-prem AD structure:
Get-ADForest | Select-Object Name, Domains, RootDomain Get-ADUser -Filter | Measure-Object
For Azure/Entra ID readiness:
Connect-AzureAD Get-AzureADUser | Measure-Object
- Sync On-Prem AD to Entra ID Using Azure AD Connect
Configure synchronization:
Install-Module -Name ADSync Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Initial
Verify sync status:
Get-ADSyncConnectorRunStatus
3. Enable Hybrid Identity
For seamless authentication:
Set-MsolDirSyncEnabled -EnableDirSync $true
Check federation settings:
Get-MsolDomainFederationSettings
4. Migrate Group Policies to Entra ID
Use Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) to replace GPOs:
Get-MgDeviceManagementGroupPolicyMigrationReport
5. Monitor & Troubleshoot
Check Azure AD Connect health:
Get-ADSyncScheduler
Audit sign-ins:
Get-AzureADAuditSignInLogs -Top 100
What Undercode Say
The move to Entra ID is inevitable, but requires careful planning. Key takeaways:
– Phased migration reduces risk.
– Monitor sync jobs to avoid data loss.
– Train IT teams on cloud identity management.
For advanced automation, use Microsoft Graph API:
curl -X GET "https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/users" -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
🔧 Pro Tip: Test in a lab first! Use Azure AD PowerShell and Entra ID diagnostics to validate configurations.
Prediction
By 2030, hybrid identity models will fade, replaced by cloud-native Zero Trust frameworks. Organizations lagging in AD migration will face security and compliance gaps.
Expected Output
- A fully synced Entra ID tenant.
- Decommissioned on-prem AD dependencies.
- Cloud-based identity governance in place.
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