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Microsoft Entra Connect Sync 2.1.20.0 retiring
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync 2.1.20.0 is retiring on 19 June 2024. If you run a retired version of Microsoft Entra Connect Sync, it will unexpectedly stop working. So upgrade to the latest Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version as soon as possible. It’s an easy in-place upgrade, and we covered everything step by step.
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Microsoft Entra Connect Sync
Are you new to Microsoft Entra Connect Sync? Learn more on how to install and configure Microsoft Entra Connect Sync. It’s good to make yourself familiar with Microsoft Entra Connect Sync before you do an upgrade.
Keep the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync software up to date with the latest release. The Microsoft team keeps Microsoft Entra Connect Sync up to date, and this includes:
- Security fixes
- Bug fixes
- Serviceability
- Performance improvements
- Scalability improvements
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync: Version release history »
Important: If you run a retired version of Microsoft Entra Connect Sync, it might unexpectedly stop working. You also might not have the latest security fixes, performance improvements, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, and service enhancements. If you require support, Microsoft is not be able to provide you with the level of service your organization needs.
Find Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version
You can find the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version by following the below article:
Upgrade Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to latest version
If you are on Microsoft Entra Connect Sync V2.1.20.0, you can follow the below article to upgrade to the latest Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version:
- Upgrade Microsoft Entra Connect Sync (in-place upgrade)
Conclusion
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync 2.1.20.0 is retiring. Update Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to the latest version with the step-by-step guide. Keep an up-to-date, stable, and secure environment. So plan it in, and don’t wait too long.
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It was my understanding that the current versions of Entra / AD Connect automatically update. Is there a case where one would need to manually do this update?