Force-Entra-Connect-Sync

Force Entra Connect Sync

Overview

Entra Connect syncs on-prem AD to Entra ID every 30 minutes by default. Force a sync when you need changes to apply immediately.

Run on BCMDC001

Open PowerShell as Administrator.

Delta Sync (Changes Only)

Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Delta

Use for: User deletions, attribute changes, new users

Full Sync (Everything)

Start-ADSyncSyncCycle -PolicyType Initial

Use for: Major changes, troubleshooting sync issues

Warning: Full sync takes longer and uses more resources.

Check Sync Status

Get-ADSyncScheduler

Shows next scheduled sync and current status.

View Sync Errors

Open Synchronization Service Manager on BCMDC001:

  1. Start menu → Search "Synchronization Service"
  2. Click Operations tab
  3. Look for errors in recent runs

Metaverse Search (Advanced)

To see how Entra Connect views a specific user:

  1. Open Synchronization Service Manager
  2. Click Metaverse Search tab
  3. Add clause: displayName contains Username
  4. Click Search

Shows linked connectors and sync status.

Common Issues

Sync not running:

Set-ADSyncScheduler -SyncCycleEnabled $true

User not syncing:

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