Azure Active Directory Domain Services
Join Azure virtual machines to a domain without domain controllers
- Lift and shift apps to Azure more easily than ever
- Get started in minutes and pay as you go
- Use LDAP, Azure Active Directory domain join, NTLM and Kerberos authentication
- Develop and test with no identity worries
- Rely on a managed, highly-available service
- Manage Azure virtual machines effectively using Group Policy
Use managed domain services on Azure
Use Azure Active Directory Domain Services to join Azure virtual machines to a domain, without having to deploy domain controllers. Sign in to the virtual machines using their corporate Azure Active Directory credentials and seamlessly access resources. Use Group Policy to more securely administer domain-joined virtual machines – a familiar way to apply and enforce security baselines on all of your Azure virtual machines.
Migrate on-premises apps to Azure with no identity worries
Take advantage of Azure Active Directory Domain Services features like domain join, LDAP, NT LAN Manager (NTLM) and Kerberos authentication, which are widely used in enterprises. Migrate legacy directory-aware applications running on-premises to Azure, without having to worry about identity requirements. Easily deploy line-of-business applications on Linux and Windows Server virtual machines on Azure. You don’t have to deploy domain controllers as Azure virtual machines or use a VPN connection back to your identity infrastructure.
Deploy in minutes with enterprise-grade performance
Use the Azure portal to quickly enable Azure Active Directory Domain Services for your Azure AD tenant. Select your performance level and take advantage of enterprise-grade features such as resource forests and daily backups.
Get enterprise scale and SLA
Azure Active Directory Domain Services gives you enterprise-grade scale and reliability. It’s a highly available service hosted in globally distributed data centres.
Handle traditional directory-aware apps along with SaaS apps
Azure Active Directory, the identity and access management cloud solution for your employees, partners and consumers, supports your traditional directory-aware apps alongside your modern cloud apps.
Why trust Azure Active Directory Domain Services?
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Azure Active Directory Domain Services pricing
- No upfront cost
- No termination fees
- Pay only for what you use
Everything you need to get started
Get instant access and a $200 credit by signing up for a free Azure account.
Learn how to use Azure Active Directory Domain Services with 5-minute quickstart tutorials and documentation.
Documentation and resources
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