Primary Domain Controller in Azure

Question

I want to set up a primary domain controller in Azure. It just seems a little confusing according to the tech documents. I need step by step guidance for the process.

Answer 1

You can follow along here.
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/videos/create-vms-to-run-domain-controller-and-dns-server-roles/

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Answer 2

There you go:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/virtual-dc/adds-on-azure-vm
or
https://azure.microsoft.com/de-de/resources/videos/create-vms-to-run-domain-controller-and-dns-server-roles/

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Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 3

This sets up a VM as the DC. Can you not just add Azure AD and run the domain from the cloud? I just looking to have a DC that runs the authentication on my network from the cloud.

Answer 4

Sounds like you're now asking about Azure AD connect.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/whatis-azure-ad-connect

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Answer 5

Instead of installing VMs and AD Domain Controllers on this VMs you could deploy a Azure Active Directory Domain Service (managed domain services):

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory-domain-services/overview

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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten