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How do I get a new Windows Server 2025 to be Entra Joined

Austin Allred 0 Reputation points
2025-03-06T21:41:52.8+00:00

I work at a small business and have been tasked with setting up three new servers. One will be for file sharing, one for file archiving, and the other for running VM's for development. We have Microsoft Entra ID P1 and a dozen users. We want to use Entra user identifications so we can manage their access and permissions by groups and/or roles. I have not been able to get the servers to be Entra Joined. What is the procedure and requirements to get this to work?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-07T18:22:06.4033333+00:00

    Hello Austin,

    Microsoft Entra Join for Windows Servers is only possible if the Server is a VM running in Azure, and if the option "Login with Microsoft Entra ID" is selected. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/devices/howto-vm-sign-in-azure-ad-windows#azure-portal

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2025
    To create and install a Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition x64 Gen2 VM in Microsoft Azure, you'll need to follow a series of steps. Since Windows Server 2025 Azure Edition is specifically designed for Azure, it requires certain steps for deployment.

    In the Azure Portal, click on Create a resource from the left-hand menu.

    1.In the Search the Marketplace bar, type in Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition and press Enter.

    2.Select the Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition option from the list of available images.

    3.Click on Create.

    4.Choose the subscription under which you want to create the VM, Either select an existing resource group or create a new one for your VM, Enter a unique name for your VM (e.g., WinServer2025VM).

    5.Choose the Azure region where you want your VM to be located (e.g., East US, West Europe, etc.).
    6.Ensure Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Azure Edition is selected as the image.
    Select the VM size based on your resource requirements (e.g., Standard D2 v4 or Standard E4s v3). The size depends on the workload and expected performance needs. You can click on Change size and explore available options.
    Authentication: Set up Password or SSH key for login.

    Ports: Open required ports (e.g., RDP 3389, SSH 22).

    Disks: Choose OS disk type (e.g., Premium SSD).

    Networking: Set VNet, Subnet, and Public IP (for RDP/SSH access).

    Management: Enable options like monitoring, auto-shutdown.

    Tags: (Optional) for management.

    Review your configurations and click Create to deploy the VM.

    Once deployed, connect via RDP (using the Public IP) or SSH (using the SSH key).

    join the VM to Entra ID via Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.

    Refer Documents: https://www.anoopcnair.com/windows-server-2025-in-microsoft-azure-scratch/

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2118030/cannot-create-a-azure-vm-with-windows-server-2025

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2123001/cannot-create-a-azure-vm-with-windows-server-2025

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows-server-release-info#windows-server-major-versions-by-servicing-option--

    I hope this clarifies things.

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