Automated School MIS to Active Directory Sync
Connect your MIS directly to your on-premise Windows Server. As a leading provider of Active Directory sync for schools with over 15 years of experience, we automate your local users, passwords, and OUs securely and accurately..
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Active Directory Sync
Connecting your MIS to Active Directory doesn’t require heavy infrastructure. We provide a lightweight, secure connector that runs directly on your Windows Server. It takes its orders from the same cloud-based “Glass” engine we use for Google and Entra, meaning your on-premise environment gets the exact same modern visibility as your cloud apps.
What MIS to Active Directory Sync Can Automate
Manage your on-prem Active Directory settings from a single, intuitive cloud dashboard. Log in from anywhere, adjust your school MIS sync rules, and let Realsmart handle local provisioning automatically:
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Custom Display Names: Configure precisely how student and staff names are formatted in your local directory.
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Organisational Units (OUs): Control exactly where new and existing users land within your AD tree based on live MIS data.
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Group Allocation: Automatically attach users to designated AD security and distribution groups upon creation.
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Secure Password Policies: Set initial default passwords and enforce “change password at first logon” rules to maintain strict network security.
Flexible Windows Server Scheduling & On-Demand Execution
Set up automated schedules that work around your school network’s peak hours, or execute your MIS to Active Directory sync exactly when you need it:
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Windows Task Scheduler Integration: Easily configure automated sync schedules on your Windows Server to run at times best suited to your local network load.
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Manual Sync On-Demand: Need a new starter added instantly? Trigger an immediate update with a single click from the management interface.
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Continuous MIS Data Fetching: Realsmart securely pulls fresh MIS data multiple times daily so your local environment is always ready for the next sync.
Automated Lifecycle Management
Maintain pristine directory hygiene automatically when users leave or change roles. Our Active Directory sync for schools secures your network while staying fully extensible:
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Automatic Account Disabling: Automatically disable suspended or leaver accounts in AD as soon as their status changes in your MIS.
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Leaver OU Routing: Move disabled user accounts directly into a designated “Leavers” or archived OU for clean, compliant retention management.
100% Glass: Audit Logs & Automated Email Notifications
Never guess what changed during a sync run. True to our “Glass” approach, we provide full visibility into your local server updates:
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Export Previews: Review planned user exports and structure updates via our web app before committing any changes to your live servers.
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Automated Email Alerts: Receive instant notification emails when new users are provisioned, complete with details on where they were placed in the AD tree.
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Centralised Audit Logs: Audit every account creation, modification, or group change transparently inside our Smartadmin portal.
See exactly what’s happening. Troubleshoot issues yourself. No support ticket required.
Every MIS to Active Directory sync runs on a predictable automated schedule with full, transparent audit logging. Before provisioning touches your server, inspect exactly what updates will occur with complete confidence.
Central Status Dashboard
One primary screen displays your entire Active Directory sync health at a glance. Instantly check sync history and pending updates.
Plain-English Error Reports
No cryptic error codes or messy text files. Issues are translated into plain English, prioritized so you know exactly what to resolve.
Complete Audit Feed & Logs
Every account created, OU placement, or group modification is logged with a transparent audit trail accessible in Smartadmin.
Simple Setup, Complete Control: Getting Started
Connecting your school MIS to Active Directory is fast and straightforward. Our UK-based support team will guide you through connecting our agent to your Windows Server environment.
User Provisioning
Automatically create accounts, display names, and initial passwords from MIS data.
OU Structuring
Automatically route staff and students into designated Organisational Units.
Group Membership
Attach AD security and distribution groups automatically upon creation.
Scheduled Syncs
Schedule automated background syncs via Windows Task Scheduler or run on demand.
PowerShell Automation
Execute custom PowerShell scripts upon user creation for folders or licensing.
Automated Leaver Handling
Disable inactive users automatically and move them to designated archive OUs.
Email Notifications
Receive summary reports listing new accounts and where they were placed.
Export Previews & Logs
Preview change logs in the web interface prior to running updates on server.
Run Google Workspace, Entra ID, and Active Directory Sync together.
Do you also run Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 Entra ID? Manage all your cloud and on-premise identity syncs from one central application with our unified “Glass” approach.