Given the recent updates to Windows Azure, I am wondering if it is possible to create a domain controller and file server in Azure and then connect it to 10 to 20 remote workers using Azure Connect to create a "virtual office".
My primary interest is whether or not a domain controller can exist in the cloud and serve desktops with Active Directory as they roam. This would eliminate the need for on-prem servers for a small business. Active Directory would be used for desktop logins and group policies and potentially to authenticate a hosted file server, SharePoint instance, etc.
I see a lot of posts about domain controllers serving offices over a VPN and replicated Azure domain controllers to on-prem domain controllers, but nothing about whether a domain controller can run in the cloud and serve roaming desktops (presumably with Azure Connect).
Can someone please tell me if this is possible, or otherwise not recommended?
Yes this is possible, there are 2 tutorials that can help you with this: