Integrating Azure DNS with a Domain for an Apache2 VM

Module 6: Assignment - 5

Tasks To Be Performed:

1. Use the previously created Apache2 VM
2. Get a free domain from freenom.com
3. Use Azure DNS to point this free domain to your VMs IP

Step 1: Use the Previously Created Apache2 VM §

• I use “StaticIPVM” from Assignment 4: Module 6 that has Apache2
• I note down the VM’s public IP address for future reference.
  

Step 2: Obtain a Free Domain from Freenom.com §

Will reuse the subdomain from Assignment 3 – Route 53 above temp.hectorproko.com

Step 3: Use Azure DNS to Point the Free Domain to the VM’s IP §

1. I Create a DNS Zone in Azure:

   • I search for “DNS zones”.
   • I create a new DNS zone, entering the domain name I acquired from IONOS.
   • I fill out the necessary information and create the zone.
     

2. I Set Up DNS Records:

   • In the newly created DNS zone, I add an “A” record.
   • For the “A” record, I use ”@” as the name (for the root domain) and enter the public IP address of my Apache2 VM as the value.
   • I save the record.
     
     

3. I Update the Domain’s Nameservers:

   • Azure provides me with a set of nameservers for my DNS zone. I note these down.
   • I go back to IONOS (or my domain provider) and update the domain’s nameserver settings to the ones provided by Azure.
   • Just as I did in Assignment 3 – Route 53

4. I Verify the Domain Setup:

   • I wait for the DNS changes to propagate, which can take some time.
   • Once propagated, I navigate to my new domain in a web browser to see if it loads the Apache2 default page hosted on my Azure VM.