Deploying Active Directory Domain Controllers on Azure IaaS

Extending your identity infrastructure to the cloud or building a resilient cloud-native identity solution requires a solid understanding of cloud-hosted domain controllers. Navigating virtual networks, virtual machine sizing, and active directory replication in the cloud can be challenging without a structured approach. This text-based course takes you from foundational cloud identity concepts to successfully configuring and maintaining Active Directory domain controllers on Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS). You will gain the confidence to architect, secure, and manage hybrid identity environments. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) within cloud environments. - Configure Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, and DNS settings specifically optimized for domain controllers. - Deploy Active Directory domain controllers on Azure Virtual Machines using best practices for storage and performance. - Implement modern security measures, including Network Security Groups and secure administrative access. - Manage replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies for cloud-hosted domain controllers. - Apply Infrastructure-as-Code basics to automate virtual machine provisioning. The course begins with essential networking and identity fundamentals before walking you through the step-by-step deployment process, post-deployment configuration, and long-term maintenance strategies. This course is designed for junior system administrators, cloud support engineers, and IT professionals new to cloud infrastructure. No prior cloud deployment experience is required, though a basic understanding of on-premises Active Directory is helpful. Start reading today to master cloud-based identity management.