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Hybrid identity strategy for Microsoft 365

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Hybrid identity strategy for Microsoft 365

How to plan the hybrid-identity journey from on-premises AD to Entra ID-only — staged, with the right choices at each stage.

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What is hybrid identity in Microsoft 365?

An identity model where user accounts are created and managed in on-premises Active Directory and synchronised to Entra ID (with password hash sync, pass-through authentication, or federation), so users have one identit…

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Password hash sync or pass-through authentication?

Password hash sync for almost everyone: no on-premises dependency at sign-in time, leaked-credential detection, and it works as a backup for federation. Pass-through authentication only when policy forbids storing passw…

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When can we stop using on-premises Active Directory?

When nothing depends on it: Kerberos-only applications, file servers with NTFS permissions, Group Policy, RADIUS, and legacy printing are the usual blockers. Move devices to Entra join with Intune, apps to Entra authent…

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