Update the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync by April 7, 2025

Following Microsoft's recent notification, customers are required to upgrade the Microsoft Entra Connect Sync to the latest version by April 7, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted service for ADFS and PingFederate configurations in the environment.

What will be the impact if the administrators don’t update the Microsoft Entra Connect sync to the latest version?
If Administrators haven’t upgraded the “Microsoft Entra Connect Sync” to the minimum required version, the following is the impact when the service change takes effect:

• Configuration of AD FS scenarios through the Connect Sync wizard may not work
• Configuration of PingFederate scenarios through the Connect Sync wizard may not work
  
  

What actions should Administrators take to avoid the impact on ADFS and PingFederate Configurations?
Administrators are required to update the “Microsoft Entra Connect Sync” to the latest version 2.4.27.0 or at least to version 2.4.18.0 minimum to have the ADFS and PingFederate Configurations work without disruption.

Do Administrators have to update the “Microsoft Entra Connect Sync” service even if they don’t use ADFS or PingFederate in the environment?
Yes, Microsoft Entra Connect Sync versions are supported only for the 12 months from the release date. So, it is recommended to update the Microsoft Entra Connect sync to the latest version every quarter.

Helient strongly recommends that customers update the “Microsoft Entra Connect Sync” to the latest version by April 7, 2025, to avoid any disruption to the service. If you would like more information or assistance in updating the “Microsoft Entra Connect sync”, please contact our industry-leading experts at service@helient.com.