Scheduled Sync with AD

StaffMap 5 includes a built-in scheduler that runs your AD sync automatically in the background — no external scripts or Task Scheduler required.

1. Configure and save your AD connection and field mapping first (see Sync from Active Directory).

2. Go to Tools > Project > Import.

3. Select Active Directory as the source, and set the desired frequency:
   Fortnightly
   Weekly
   Daily
   Twice Daily
   Hourly

4. Select Enable. 

5. Ensure that the noted pre-conditions are all set:
- Install Application Initilization (Server Manager > Add Roles > Web Server > Application Development.
- Application Pool > Advanced Settings > Start Mode = AlwaysRunning
- Application Pool > Advanced Settings > Process Model > Idle Time-out = 0
- Site > Advanced Settings > Preload Enabled = True

Automated sync reports will be available in the Activity Log.