PowerShell Command Issues After Updating ADConnect

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When you update your Azure AD Connect to the latest version, you might encounter an issue where PowerShell commands related to Entra/ AD Connect stop being recognized. This can create confusion as the usual PowerShell modules and cmdlets may not work as expected. Fortunately, the solution is relatively simple and involves manually importing the module from the correct location.

Problem Overview:

After updating to the latest version of Azure AD Connect, PowerShell commands that are used for managing and interacting with Azure AD Connect might fail to recognize. You may encounter errors stating that the cmdlets aren’t available or cannot be found.

Root Cause:

The issue occurs because the Azure AD Connect module is no longer automatically loaded into your PowerShell session after the update. The updated version of ADConnect installs the module in a different location, and the system no longer loads it by default.

Solution: Import the Module Manually

To resolve this issue, you need to manually import the Azure AD Connect module using the following PowerShell command:

Import-Module -Name “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Sync\Bin\ADSync” -Verbose

Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Path to the Module: The command specifies the exact location where the ADConnect module is installed. For most systems, this is the default installation path.
  2. Verbose Output: The -Verbose flag will give you detailed information about the module import process, allowing you to troubleshoot further if needed.

Additional Tip:

If you want the module to load automatically in all future sessions, you can add the Import-Module command to your PowerShell profile. To do this:

  1. Open your PowerShell profile (if it doesn’t exist, you can create one):
    • notepad $PROFILE
  2. Add the following line to the profile file
    • Import-Module -Name “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Sync\Bin\ADSync”
  3. Save and close the file. Now, the module will be automatically imported every time you open a PowerShell session.

Conclusion:

Updating Azure AD Connect may occasionally lead to issues where PowerShell cmdlets are not recognized. The key solution is to manually import the module from its new location. By following the steps above, you can resolve this issue quickly and continue managing your Azure AD Connect setup without interruption.

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HARISH KUMAR

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