In this comprehensive article, I’ll walk you through 5 simple methods to check your Azure AD Connect version.
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How to find Azure AD Connect version
Before diving into the methods, let’s understand why identifying your Azure AD Connect version is crucial:
- Security patching: Microsoft regularly releases updates that address security vulnerabilities
- Bug fixes: Newer versions resolve synchronization issues that could impact the user experience
- Feature availability: Access to the latest features requires running the current versions
- Support eligibility: Microsoft may not support extremely outdated versions
- Compliance requirements: Many regulatory frameworks require running updated software versions
Now, let’s explore the various methods to check your Azure AD Connect version.
Approach 1: Using the Programs and Features Control Panel
To find Azure AD Connect version, follow the steps below
- From the start menu, search for the Control Panel
- Now, click on the Programs link
- Then click on the Uninstall a Program link
- The complete path will be (Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features). Here, you can search for Azure AD Connect and check for the version number in the last column.
Approach 2: Using PowerShell
Using the PowerShell cmdlet, you can also check the version number of your Azure Connect AD installed on your machine. Below is the Powershell cmdlet.
(Get-ADSyncGlobalSettings).Parameters | select Name,ValueAfter executing the above query, I got the expected output as shown in the screenshot below.
Approach 3: Using the Installation Wizard
If you prefer a graphical interface but want more details than the Control Panel provides, you can use the Azure AD Connect wizard itself.
Steps:
- Log in to your Azure AD Connect server
- Launch the Azure AD Connect application from the Start menu
- The version number is displayed at the top of the welcome screen
Approach 4: Using Microsoft Entra Admin Center (Formerly Azure AD Portal)
Microsoft now provides a way to check your Azure AD Connect version directly from the Microsoft Entra admin center (previously known as the Azure AD portal). This method is beneficial for administrators who don’t have direct access to the server.
Steps:
- Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center
- Navigate to “Azure AD Connect”
- Look for the “Azure AD Connect sync” section
- The current version should be displayed in the overview information
Approach 5: Using the Synchronization Service Manager
For those who regularly work with Azure AD Connect’s more advanced features, the Synchronization Service Manager offers an alternative method to check the version.
Steps:
- On the Azure AD Connect server, open “Synchronization Service Manager” (typically found in the Start menu under Microsoft Azure AD Connect)
- The version information is displayed in the title bar of the application window
This method is particularly useful when you’re already using the Synchronization Service Manager for other tasks, such as troubleshooting sync rules or managing connectors.
Conclusion:
Knowing your Azure AD Connect version is the first step in maintaining a healthy hybrid identity environment. With the approaches I’ve mentioned in this article, you can easily check your current version.
Remember that Azure AD Connect is the bridge between your on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft’s cloud services. Keeping this bridge well-maintained ensures the smooth flow of identity information.
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I am Rajkishore, and I am a Microsoft Certified IT Consultant. I have over 14 years of experience in Microsoft Azure and AWS, with good experience in Azure Functions, Storage, Virtual Machines, Logic Apps, PowerShell Commands, CLI Commands, Machine Learning, AI, Azure Cognitive Services, DevOps, etc. Not only that, I do have good real-time experience in designing and developing cloud-native data integrations on Azure or AWS, etc. I hope you will learn from these practical Azure tutorials. Read more.
