IAM glossary
Entra Connect (Connect Sync)
Entra ID
Microsoft Entra Connect synchronizes on-premises Active Directory objects (users, groups) to Entra ID, enabling hybrid identity. It governs which objects sync, how attributes flow, and the sign-in method (Password Hash Sync, Pass-through Authentication, or federation).
Why it matters
Connect is the bridge of hybrid identity. Filtering, attribute flow, and the chosen sign-in method directly affect security, resilience, and which cloud protections you can use.
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