Changing users synchronization from AD to AAD

Applies to version: 2021.1.x and above; author: Paweł Fijał

Introduction

In WEBCON BPS, it is possible to change users' synchronization from an already existing source using the WEBCON BPS installer. This article presents how to change users' synchronization from AD (Active Directory) to ADD (Azure Active Directory).

Before changing the configuration of BPS users' synchronization in Azure, create a dedicated synchronization application – for more information, see WEBCON BPS integration with Azure Active Directory.

Changing the BPS users source with the installer

After starting the WEBCON BPS installer and approving license terms, select Tools for application management -> Users list.

Select „Azure Active Directory” as the synchronization source in the configuration, and fill out access data as described in the  WEBCON BPS integration with Azure Active Directory article.

After saving the changes, restart the WEBCON BPS service. You can also do it from the installer level – select the “Service status” option, stop the service and restart it. 

After logging into WEBCON BPS Designer Studio, go to the “BPS users list synchronization configuration” and in the “Credentials” tab, check if the source was correctly set to Azure Active Directory. In the “Advanced” tab, start users synchronization by selecting one of the available options.

If you do not start the synchronization manually, it will be performed according to the set schedule.

In the synchronization history, you can check if synchronization was successful.