Entra Connect Sync v2.4.27.0 introduces Administrator Auditing
Microsoft Entra Connect Sync version 2.4.27.0 introduces the Pubic Preview of Administrator Auditing in Connect Sync.
What’s New
Entra Connect Sync v2.4.129.0 offers one update and four bug fixes:
Auditing administrator events Public Preview
Starting with Entra Connect Sync v2.4.129.0, Entra Connect Sync enables for logging any admin changes made on Entra Connect Sync. This includes changes made using the UI and the PowerShell scripts.
SSPR Configuration bug addressed
Microsoft addressed the removal of the Self-service Password Reset (SSPR) configuration, when changes are made on the Azure AD Connector and saved in the Sync Service manager UI.
Privileged Identity Management improvements
Microsoft addressed the validation for the Global Administrator/Hybrid Identity Administrator role done during Entra Connect Sync installation and users with Global Administrator/Hybrid Identity Administrator through Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
AD FS improvements (2)
Microsoft addressed two Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) issues:
- Microsoft addressed the no registered protocol handlers error.
- Microsoft addressed the Relying party must be unique (conflict error) error.
Version 2.4.129.0 of Entra Connect Sync (previously known as Azure AD Connect Sync) was made available for download and automatic upgrades on January 15th, 2025.
Admins can download the latest version of Entra Connect Sync here.
Superseded versions
Past versions of Microsoft Entra Connect Sync 2.x are retired 12 months from the date they are superseded by a newer version. With Entra Connect Sync v2.4.129.0, Entra Connect Sync version 2.2.8.0 and versions before are retired (superseded by Entra Connect Sync v2.3.2.0 on November 12th, 2023).
If you run a retired version of Microsoft Entra Connect, it might unexpectedly stop working.
