Windows PowerShell scripts to configure cloud hybrid search for SharePoint
Download these Windows PowerShell scripts to configure cloud hybrid search for SharePoint.
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Version:
Jul2025
Date Published:
3/9/2026
File Name:
Cloud_Hybrid_Search_Scripts_Sep2025.zip
File Size:
9.9 KB
When you configure cloud hybrid search for SharePoint, follow the instructions in Configure cloud hybrid search – roadmap. The instructions include running the Windows PowerShell script CreateCloudSSA.ps1 to create and configure a cloud Search service application (cloud SSA) on a SharePoint Server Subscription Edition server. You'll also find instructions for running the PowerShell script Onboard-CloudHybridSearch-SPOONS.ps1 to connect your cloud SSA and your Office 365 tenant and set up server-to-server authentication for the two environments.
The Windows PowerShell script CreateCloudSSA.ps1 works for all Office 365 plans. The Windows PowerShell script Onboard-CloudHybridSearch-SPOONS.ps1 works for all Office 365 plans except Office 365 US Government Defense.
Version history
Apr20: The parameter 'Credential' of Onboard-CloudHybridSearch.ps1 becomes unnecessary.
Jun18: Updated Onboard-CloudHybridSearch.ps1 to support the MSOnline AAD Powershell module installed from the PowerShell Gallery. Previously the msi was available from the Microsoft Connect portal, but this portal has been retired. Sep17: Added option to create the cloud SSA with search architecture that supports high availability (across two servers).
Jul17: Added suport for Office 365 US Government Defense.
Jun17: Added support for Office 365 operated by 21 Vianet and Office 365 US Government Community.
Apr17: Added support for Office 365 Germany.
Jul22: Added Onboard-CloudHybridSearch-SPOONS.ps1 for new hybrid scenario.Supported Operating Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2
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