
Choosing and enabling the correct authentication method for your cloud journey, Password Hash Sync, Pass-through Authentication, or Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).Creating cloud identities including bulk import and licensing including using group-based licensing.Preparing on-premises Active Directory Identities for synchronization to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) including installing and configuring Azure AD Connect (single- or multi-forest) and licensing (including group-based licensing).Onboarding for one or more eligible services can begin once core onboarding is finished.

It also includes steps for providing a foundation for onboarding services like Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams, including a discussion on security, network connectivity, and compliance. We provide remote guidance on core onboarding, which involves service provisioning, tenant, and identity integration.

For information on source environment expectations for Office 365 US Government, see Source Environment Expectations for Office 365 US Government.
