Identity Platform via Microsoft Active Directory® Domain Controller on Minimal Windows Server® 2025 DC Azure Edition
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A lightweight, GUI-free image built on Minimal Windows Server® 2025 DC Azure Edition for secure, automated, and scalable identity infrastructure.
Identity Platform via Microsoft Active Directory® Domain Controller on Minimal Windows Server® 2025 DC Azure Edition: Streamlined Enterprise Identity Management
Lightweight, secure, and automation-ready domain controller solution for Azure-native infrastructures.
Deploy Microsoft Active Directory® Domain Services (AD DS) on Minimal Windows Server® 2025 DC Azure Edition for a performance-optimized, headless identity platform. This configuration delivers a secure and resource-efficient domain controller ideal for automated deployments, cloud-based directory synchronization, and role-based access management.
| Feature | Art Group Minimal Azure Edition | Standard Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GUI | No GUI, headless-only configuration for automation and scripting. | Full desktop interface with higher overhead. |
| Azure Optimization | Preconfigured for VM diagnostics, logging, and Azure ARM templates. | Requires manual optimization and setup. |
| Performance | Reduced system overhead, optimized for low-latency identity queries. | Standard performance with GUI processes enabled. |
| Security | Hardened baseline configuration with minimal attack surface. | Default security settings and services active. |
| Automation | Fully compatible with PowerShell DSC, Terraform, and Azure CLI automation. | Manual configuration and provisioning required. |
| Use Case | Enterprise identity services, CI/CD, and secure domain controller automation. | General-purpose deployments. |
This image is ideal for IT professionals and organizations seeking a lean and secure domain controller environment for Azure-based identity infrastructures. Built for automation-first workflows, it ensures simplified setup, reduced resource use, and compliance with modern enterprise security standards.
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Art Group provides high-performance virtual machines preconfigured for cloud efficiency, automation, and security—delivering reliability and simplicity for enterprise environments.
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