Windows Domain Task:1

Create a Azure DC (Entra ID) trail version

1. Login to: https://portal.azure.com
2. Navigate to: Azure Active Directory > Manage Tenants > Create
3. Select: Azure Active Directory as tenant type
4. Enter:

ex:    Organization Name: gbbdc        
       Domain Name: gbbdc.onmicrosoft.com

1. Azure AD tenant will create with 30-day free trial and ₹14,500 credits

Create Azure Entra ID User

1. Login to Microsoft Entra Admin Center.
2. Navigate to Users → New User.
3. Create a cloud-only user:

ex:    GbbUser1@GBBDC.onmicrosoft.com
       GbbUser2@GBBDC.onmicrosoft.com

Prepare Windows 11 Machine for Azure AD Join

1. Deploy a Windows 11 VM in vCenter environment.
2. Open Settings → Accounts → Access work or school.
3. Click Connect → Join this device to Azure Active Directory.

Join to Azure Entra ID

1. Enter the GbbUser1@GBBDC.onmicrosoft.com credentials.
2. Follow the sign-in prompts and accept the organization terms.
3. After successful join, system displayed confirmation message:

   “This device is connected to your organization’s Azure AD.”

Login Test with Internet

1. At login screen, select Other User.
2. Enter credentials:

ex:   Username: officeuser1@yourtenant.onmicrosoft.com
      Password: (as set in Azure)

1. You Should Successfully logged in to the Windows 11 VM using Azure Entra credentials.

Offline Login Test (Without Internet)

1. Disable the internet connection:
2. Via VM network settings (disconnected the adapter or switched to LAN off).
3. Restart the Windows 11 VM.
4. At the login screen, entered the same Azure AD credentials used previously.
5. You Should Successfully logged in without internet connection.
6. Confirms that cached credentials are stored after first successful login.

✅ Conclusion

• Windows 11 machine successfully joined to Azure Entra ID.
• Login tested with both internet ON and OFF.
• Device and credentials tested and confirmed working.