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DNS configuration On-prem server and Azure AD

peter 1 Reputation point
2020-11-13T15:01:26.21+00:00

Hey all,

I have a question regarding DNS configuration between a couple of servers and Azure AD.

Currently I am trying to build a test envoriment to synchronize between a windows server 2019 and Azure AD with Azure AD connect.

current setup:

  • Windows 2019 server - AD / Azure AD
  • Windows 2019 server - AD connect

The azure AD connect is installed on a seperate windows server that is joined within the domain.
Now I am wondering what kind of DNS configuration I need to get the windows server - AD connect to communicate with Azure AD.

If someone could direct me to the right direction or documentation, that would be amazing.

Kind regards,

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  1. Alfredo Revilla - Upwork Top Talent | IAM SWE SWA 27,456 Reputation points
    2020-11-13T15:55:08.227+00:00

    Hello @peter , if no ADFS is involved the default configuration should be fine: your AD Connect server should use an AD DNS server for DNS resolution with properly configured root hints or forwarders. For more complex scenarios please take a look to Prerequisites for Azure AD Connect.

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