Synchronization Service
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Platform |
Any of the following:
For best results, a multi-core processor recommended. | ||
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Memory |
At least 2 GB of RAM. The amount required depends on the number of objects being synchronized. | ||
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Hard disk space |
250 MB or more of free disk space. If SQL Server and Synchronization Service are installed on the same computer, the amount required depends on the size of the Synchronization Service database. | ||
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Operating system |
You can install the Synchronization Service on a computer running:
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Microsoft .NET Framework |
Synchronization Service requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 (see “Installing the .NET Framework” at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=257868). | ||
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SQL Server |
You can host the Synchronization Service database on:
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Windows Management Framework |
On Windows Server 2008 R2, the Synchronization Service requires Windows Management Framework 3.0 (see “Windows Management Framework 3.0” at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=272757). | ||
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Supported connections |
The Synchronization Service can connect to:
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Legacy Active Roles ADSI Provider |
To connect to Active Roles version 6.9, the Active Roles ADSI Provider of the respective version must be installed on the computer running the Synchronization Service. For installation instructions, see the Quick Start Guide for the appropriate Active Roles version. | ||
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Azure AD Module for Windows PowerShell Version 2 |
To connect to the Office 365 directory, the following software must be installed on the computer running the Synchronization Service:
For installation instructions, see “Install the Azure AD Module” at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/active-directory/install-adv2?view=azureadps-2.0. | ||
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Windows PowerShell Module for Skype for Business Online |
To connect to the Skype for Business Online service, Windows PowerShell Module for Skype for Business Online must be installed on the computer running the Synchronization Service. For installation instructions, see “Windows PowerShell Module for Skype for Business Online” at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=294688. | ||
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SharePoint Online Management Shell |
To connect to the SharePoint Online service, SharePoint Online Management Shell must be installed on the computer running the Synchronization Service. For installation instructions, see “SharePoint Online Management Shell” at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=255251. | ||
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One Identity Manager API |
To connect to One Identity Manager 7.0, One Identity Manager Connector must be installed on the computer running the Synchronization Service. This connector works with RESTful web service and SDK installation is not required. To connect to One Identity Manager 6.0, the Quest One Identity Manager Connector must be installed on the computer running the Synchronization Service. This connector works only when the Q1IM API SDK is installed on the system. For installation instructions, see Knowledge Article 100525 at https://support.oneidentity.com/kb/SOL100525. | ||
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Internet Connection |
To connect to cloud directories or online services, the computer running the Synchronization Service must have a reliable connection to the Internet. |
Synchronization Service Capture Agent
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Requirement |
Details |
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Microsoft .NET Framework |
Synchronization Service requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 (see “Installing the .NET Framework” at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=257868). |
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Additional Requirements |
To synchronize passwords from an Active Directory domain to some other connected data system, you must install the Sync Service Capture Agent on all domain controllers in the source Active Directory domain. The domain controllers on which you install Sync Service Capture Agent must run one of the following operating systems with or without any Service Pack (both x86 and x64 platforms are supported):
For more information, see the Active Roles Synchronization Service Administrator Guide. |
New Features
This section provides a summary of the new features included in Active Roles Version 7.2.1. For detailed information about new features, see the What’s New document for Active Roles 7.2.1.
Major new features in Active Roles Version 7.2.1:
- Re-branding Active Roles product and documentation to One Identity brand.
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Active Roles Platform Upgrade - Support for the latest version releases of the all dependent Microsoft platforms and applications, which include the following:
- Microsoft Exchange 2016
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2
- Support for managing Skype for business through Active Roles.
- Active Roles in-place upgrade enhancements.
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Limited support for Exchange Online.
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Management of Azure AD Contacts.
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Management of Azure AD Distribution groups.
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Enhancements to Azure Active Directory and Office 365 functionality:
- Azure License Reporting
- Visual indicator for Azure configuration status (Azure Health Check)
- Granular license customization by creating a new provisioning policy
- Support for synchronized identity environments
- Azure Application permissions enhancements
- Support for creating users, groups, and contacts in Azure/Office 365 through SPML
See also Resolved issues.
Enhancements
The following is a list of enhancements implemented in Active Roles Version 7.2.1.
| Enhancement | Issue ID |
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| Active Roles supports a new attribute OperationInitiatorSid under the $Request object, which provides the SID of the initiator who requested the operation. This enhances the current Active Roles - Change Auditor integration capability to display the correct initiator information. | 726038 |