Azure Active Directory Connect is a program for the Windows Server operating systems. With its help you are able to install the prerequisite components for Azure AD.

Main purpose

The utility is necessary for configuring access to Azure Active Directory. This system from Microsoft helps server operators manage user credentials. Additionally, there are options for allowing or forbidding individual accounts or groups to access online services such as Office 365 and Intune.

Azure AD Connect Wizard

This instrument is useful for quick Active Directory implementation on the Windows Server OS. When you run the wizard with the administrative privileges, several actions will be performed.

First, the utility will automatically download and install all the necessary system applications such as .NET Framework, Azure Powershell Module and Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant.

After all prerequisite software is set up, the wizard will begin to configure the sync component for the Active Directory. Adjusting password synchronization options is possible.

For deploying complex network infrastructure with multiple Azure ADs users can specify custom authentication settings.

Features

free to download and use;
offers system administrators tools for setting up Azure AD;
helps to install the necessary system components;
there is a setup wizard to help users with the configuration process;
compatible with modern versions of Windows Server.