Running domain controller inside azure vm and domain join a vm

Question

hello team,

I have created a vm in azure with windows 2012 image and i have installed and configured domain controller inside the vm

so i want to create a new vm and want to add the vm to that domain, so it possible to run a domain controller inside the azure vm and domain join a vm if yes. what are the steps i need to fallow
i would request you to please provide me with the steps instead of providing a doc, i have already checked all the doc but couldn't find exact steps.

Answer 1

@Jayakrishna Gunnam Apologies for the delay in response and all the inconvienince caused because of the issue.

Below are the steps you need to follow:

• Create a VM with windows 2012

• Promote it as a Domain Controller. Also install the DNS role in the same server (this is recommended), DNS role can be on another VM too (in the same network)

• Create a VM with windows 10 or any server image in same Vnet. Also you can associate same NSG for both which make task easier.
• In Azure portal in Client machine VM go to Networking >Network Interface as below:

Click on DNS Server setting and add Custom and add ip of your DC or other VM which you promoted as DNS server:

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Save and reboot both. You might need to download RDP file for both VM again.

• Ensure there is connectivity both ways between the DC and the client
• The client should be able to resolve the DC
• You should allow firewall rules for connectivity between DC and client
  • To join Client machine to domain follow below steps:
  • On the Start screen, type Control Panel, and then press ENTER.
  • Navigate to System and Security, and then click System.
  • Under Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings, click Change settings.
  • On the Computer Name tab, click Change.
  • Under Member of, click Domain, type the name of the domain that you wish this computer to join, and then click OK.
• Click OK, and then restart the computer.
• once provided, the client should join the domain

Hope it helps!!!

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Answer 2

@Jayakrishna Gunnam Apologies for the delay in response and all the inconvenience caused because of the issue.

You can achieve this using ADDS. AD DS can run on an Azure virtual machine (VM) in the same way it runs in many on-premises instances. Many customers find this helpful when creating a lab or preparing to deploy domain controllers in Azure.

You can refer to this as well for more information.

Moreover you can refer to this and this as well for more insights including on-prem components as well.

Hope it helps!!!

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Answer 3

Thank you for your response, it helped.