Installing the Pass-through Authentication agent

Before we move into Azure AD Connect, we need to install the Pass-through Authentication agent. It is recommended to install the Pass-through Authentication agent on the same server as Azure AD Connect. In a production environment, it is recommended to install this agent in at least three servers:

1. Log in to the Azure portal (https://bit.ly/30RTYdW) as Global Administrator.
2. Click on Azure Active Directory | Azure AD Connect | Pass-through authentication:

   

   Figure 18.26: Pass-through authentication settings

3. Click on Download to download the file.
4. Once the .exe file has been downloaded, move to the server where it is going to be installed.
5. Then, double-click on the file and proceed with the installation:

   

   Figure 18.27: Start Azure AD Connect authentication agent installation

6. During the installation process, it will prompt for authentication. Use the Global Administrator...