Project Overview: Setting Up a Domain Controller and Client in Azure

This hands-on lab guides you through setting up a Windows Server 2022 Domain Controller (DC-1) and a Windows 10 Client (Client-1) in Azure. You'll learn how to configure a domain controller, virtual networking, and client connectivity to create a simulated enterprise IT environment.

By the end of this exercise, you will:

✅ Deploy a domain controller (DC-1) in Azure

✅ Configure a virtual network and subnet for communication

✅ Attach a client machine (Client-1) to the same network

✅ Set static IP addresses and configure DNS settings

✅ Verify connectivity between the domain controller and client machine

📌 Pre-requisites: An active Azure subscription with permissions to create Virtual Machines (VMs) and networking resources.

Step 1: Setup Domain Controller in Azure

1.1 Create a Resource Group

1. Log into the Azure Portal: portal.azure.com
2. Navigate to Resource Groups → Click Create
3. Enter the following details:
   • Resource Group Name: DomainLab-RG
   • Region: (Select a region closest to you)
4. Click Review + Create, then Create

1.2 Create a Virtual Network and Subnet

1. In Azure Portal, go to Virtual Networks → Click Create