Microsoft Entra ID Migration Starter Kit for Sysadmins
A practical guide + checklist bundle for IT admins migrating on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID in 2026 — covering Cloud Sync, legacy auth deprecation, Intune join strategy, and a phased migration checklist sysadmins can actually execute.
- ▸**Core Migration Guide** (~5,000 words) — Decision framework, Cloud Sync vs. Entra Connect Sync comparison, legacy auth deprecation primer, full five-phase migration walkthrough with expanded Entra Connect Sync install guidance and SSPR configuration walkthrough, Intune join strategy, and breakage troubleshooting
- ▸**Phased Execution Checklist** (~125 items, Phases 0–4) — Every item includes a verify condition; Phase 4 covers the complete SSPR setup sequence so users can reset their own passwords on day one
- ▸NTLM/Kerberos/Basic Auth Dependency Worksheet — 30 pre-populated example rows (printers, mail clients, LOB apps, infrastructure) plus 10 blank rows; fill this out before you move anything
- ▸Quick Reference Card — Decision trees, essential PowerShell commands, Microsoft deprecation timeline, portal URL shortcuts, and a common-error quick-fix table
- ▸README + PDF render instructions — Prerequisites, 3-step usage guide, and how to produce a clean PDF from the Markdown source
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