Azure AD Connect

Question

Hi,

I am trying to explore the feature of Group based and OU based filtering using the Azure AD Connect tool, could you please help me achieve the same? How can I achieve both the tasks using the tool?

Thank You

Answer 1

Hi,

 Thank you for Posting.
 Since your Question is related to Azure Active Directory, I am moving this thread to AAD forums for better Audience, you can expect a reply soon from our AAD experts.
 
 Your Patience is Appreciated.

Regards,
Nithin Rathnakar

Answer 2

Hello,

You need at least version 1.0.8624

During the setup you can specify a filtering group. OU based filtering is configured on the AD connector properties on the DirSync console.

There is however a catch. I was not able to change the group nor it location. In my case the setup wizard does not accept a new group.

One important thing. The "filter group" must be in a synched OU in order to be present in the metaverse otherwise it will not work. You can check the filtered objects on the metaverse by looking at the "cloud filtered" property. If it is present and set to true the object will not sync to Azure.

best

Pedro

Answer 3

Hi,

I already have the latest version of the tool 1.0.8641 but I am still not able to perform OU filtering. I have also read this blog which says about the features of the tool but at the same time I am unable to find such features.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/ad/archive/2015/06/24/azure-ad-connect-amp-connect-health-is-now-ga.aspx

This is the blog. Please help.

Thanks

Answer 4

Hi,

OU filtering is not configured during setup. The default value is all OUs. I also recommend to uncheck the option that starts up the sync after setup.

Once in the Azure Sync console you should select "properties" for the AD connector. On the properties windows there is a lot you can configure including choosing which containers (OUs) to sync or not to sync...

best

Pedro