Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to perform a step-by-step upgrade of your Microsoft Entra Connect synchronization server (formerly Azure AD Connect) from an unsupported version like 2.3.x to the latest supported version, 2.4.x. Running an outdated version means Microsoft no longer supports it, and you may experience severe issues like slow sync times.
This detailed tutorial covers all the crucial steps, including the necessary prerequisite for older installs.
In this video, you will learn:
The risks of running older, unsupported Microsoft Entra Connect versions [00:30].
The essential first step: taking a snapshot or backup of your server [00:17].
How to enable TLS 1.2 using PowerShell—a critical step for upgrading from versions 2.3 and older [01:03].
The process for backing up your current Azure AD Connect configuration [02:06].
Where to download the latest Entra Connect MSI [02:16].
The simple click-through upgrade process and providing your Global Admin credentials [02:45].
How to verify the sync status in the Azure Portal (now Entra ID) after the upgrade is complete [03:12].
0:00 Intro
0:17 The essential first step: taking a snapshot or backup of your server.
0:30 The risks of running older, unsupported Microsoft Entra Connect versions.
1:03 How to enable TLS 1.2 using PowerShell—a critical step for upgrading from versions 2.3 and older.
2:06 The process for backing up your current Azure AD Connect configuration.
2:16 Where to download the latest Entra Connect MSI.
2:45 The simple click-through upgrade process and providing your Global Admin credentials.
3:12 How to verify the sync status in the Azure Portal (now Entra ID) after the upgrade is complete.
3:40 Outro
Learn how to perform a step-by-step upgrade of your Microsoft Entra Connect synchronization server (formerly Azure AD Connect) from an unsupported version like 2.3.x to the latest supported version, 2.4.x. Running an outdated version means Microsoft no longer supports it, and you may experience severe issues like slow sync times.
This detailed tutorial covers all the crucial steps, including the necessary prerequisite for older installs.
In this video, you will learn:
The risks of running older, unsupported Microsoft Entra Connect versions [00:30].
The essential first step: taking a snapshot or backup of your server [00:17].
How to enable TLS 1.2 using PowerShell—a critical step for upgrading from versions 2.3 and older [01:03].
The process for backing up your current Azure AD Connect configuration [02:06].
Where to download the latest Entra Connect MSI [02:16].
The simple click-through upgrade process and providing your Global Admin credentials [02:45].
How to verify the sync status in the Azure Portal (now Entra ID) after the upgrade is complete [03:12].
0:00 Intro
0:17 The essential first step: taking a snapshot or backup of your server.
0:30 The risks of running older, unsupported Microsoft Entra Connect versions.
1:03 How to enable TLS 1.2 using PowerShell—a critical step for upgrading from versions 2.3 and older.
2:06 The process for backing up your current Azure AD Connect configuration.
2:16 Where to download the latest Entra Connect MSI.
2:45 The simple click-through upgrade process and providing your Global Admin credentials.
3:12 How to verify the sync status in the Azure Portal (now Entra ID) after the upgrade is complete.
3:40 Outro
