Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs

  • Module
  • 9 Units
Intermediate
Administrator
Solution Architect
Technology Manager
Azure
Azure Cloud Shell
Azure Portal
Azure Virtual Machines

In this module, you’ll learn to configure DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs, choose the appropriate DNS solution for your organization’s needs, and run a DNS server in a Windows Server Azure IaaS VM.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Implement DNS in Azure
  • Describe DNS options for Azure IaaS VMs
  • Implement split-horizon DNS in Azure
  • Troubleshoot DNS in Azure
  • Create and configure an Azure DNS zone

Prerequisites

To get the best learning experience from this module, it's important that you have knowledge and experience of the following areas:

  • Managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, Distributed File System (DFS), Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
  • Common Windows Server management tools.
  • Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
  • Implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure.
  • Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication).
  • Windows PowerShell scripting.
  • Automation and monitoring.