With the recent updates to Azure Sync Improvements, users will experience a new sync version (Version 2.0). See below an outline of the key changes and benefits associated with these improvements. Admins will now find the Azure Sync Version prominently displayed in the title section of the Azure Directory Sync page.
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1. Enhanced User Attribution
Version 1.0 : Only users with the account_enabled flag set to true were included, regardless of licensing status.
Version 2.0 : Azure User Sync now exclusively includes active, licensed M365 users when creating new active user accounts. This includes users with the account_enabled flag set to true and those holding an active exchange license. This ensures that only relevant users are synced, optimizing user management.
2. Seamless Account Type Modification
Version 1.0: Modifying a user's account type required the synchronization process to delete and recreate the account, leading to configuration loss (Sender lists, log details, and user filters).
Version 2.0: In Version 2.0, there is no longer a requirement for account recreation during account type modifications. User types will be updated seamlessly while preserving all existing user attributes, such as sender lists, log details, and user filters. This ensures a smoother transition without disrupting user data.
3. Improved Handling of Inactive Accounts
Version 1.0: Users with account_enabled set to false were synchronized as disabled users, causing mailflow interruptions for shared mailboxes and distribution lists.
Version 2: In Version 2.0, users with account_enabled set to false will be synchronized as functional accounts. This enhancement ensures uninterrupted mail flow for shared mailboxes and distribution lists, improving overall system reliability.
Azure Sync User Scenario | Version 1.0 (Default) | Version 2.0 (New) |
|---|---|---|
Account_enabled =True & M365 Exchange Licensed | Active User | Active User |
Account_enabled =False & M365 Exchange Licensed | Disable User | Functional User |
Account_enabled =True & M365 Exchange Unlicensed | Active User | Functional User |
Account_enabled =False & M365 Exchange Unlicensed | Disable User | Functional User |
Mail = null | Functional User – Security Groups or Distribution Groups | Functional User |
Automatic Upgrade to Azure Sync Improvement Changes
Currently, all newly provisioned organizations default to using Azure Sync Version 1.0. However, this will soon change. As we introduce the new Azure Sync improvement changes, existing organizations will undergo automatic upgrades gradually over time. Currently, this process is underway.