Extending On-Prem Active Directory into Microsoft Azure

🌟 Course Title: Extending On-Prem Active Directory into Microsoft Azure 🚀

Course Headline: How to Properly and Securely Extend an On-Premises Active Directory Forest into Microsoft Azure 🛠️🔒

Introduction: With the race to Microsoft Azure in full sprint mode, you need to know how to PROPERLY extend an on-prem Active Directory forest into Microsoft Azure. Otherwise, you risk getting left behind. This 30+ lesson course is not your average Udemy offering. It's a guided deployment lab that dives deep into the process of connecting an on-prem network to Azure with a site-to-site VPN, configuring Azure virtual network and VM settings, and extending an on-prem Active Directory forest into Microsoft Azure. We leave no stone unturned—every minute detail is covered, from deploying the necessary Azure resources for AD extension to protecting your Azure virtual network and domain controller.

Course Outline:

What You'll Learn 🎓

• Deploy Azure Resources: Learn how to set up the Azure virtual network that will host the Azure-based domain controller.
• VPN Connectivity: Provision and secure an Azure virtual network with a Network Security Group, then establish VPN connectivity between your on-prem network and Azure.
• Custom DNS Configuration: Properly configure custom DNS settings in the Azure virtual network to support your on-prem Active Directory.
• Azure VM Deployment: Deploy and configure a virtual machine on Azure that will become your Azure-based domain controller for the on-prem AD.
• Domain Controller Promotion: Correctly promote the Azure VM to a domain controller and configure Active Directory Sites and Services to accurately reflect your new Azure site.

Step-by-Step Lab Breakdown:

1. Azure Virtual Network Deployment 🏙️

   • We begin by deploying an Azure virtual network, ensuring it's secure and ready to host your future domain controller.

2. Establishing VPN Connectivity 🔗

   • Set up a site-to-site VPN connection between your on-prem network and the newly created Azure virtual network.

3. Custom DNS Configuration 🔄

   • Learn how to configure custom DNS settings in the Azure environment, ensuring that your on-prem AD is fully supported.

4. Azure VM Deployment 💻

   • Deploy a virtual machine on Azure and prepare it for its role as an Active Directory domain controller.

5. Domain Controller Promotion 🏆

   • Step-by-step guidance through the process of promoting your Azure VM to become a domain controller within your on-prem AD forest.

6. AD Sites and Services Configuration 📋

   • Finalize your lab by configuring Active Directory Sites and Services in a way that accurately reflects your network's geography, ensuring optimal performance.

Why Take This Course? 🚀

• Practical Experience: This isn't just theory—you'll perform the tasks yourself, gaining hands-on experience with real-world scenarios.
• Detailed Guidance: Every step is explained in detail, from setting up initial resources to the final configuration of your Azure AD environment.
• Best Practices: Learn best practices for connecting on-prem networks to Microsoft Azure, ensuring both security and efficiency.
• Comprehensive Learning: This course covers all aspects of extending an Active Directory into Azure, leaving no stone unturned.

Enroll in this course today to ensure your on-prem Active Directory is seamlessly extended into Microsoft Azure, securely and properly! 🛠️🔒🚀