Sean Carroll

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I'm currently in the process of migrating one of my clients to AWS and am looking for assistance in configuring their DC in the cloud.<br />
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The DC has already been moved, but what changes will I have to make in order for it to start accepting logons in the cloud.<br />
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I'm assuming the SRV record may have to be and I may have to create a new site in AD Sites &amp;&nbsp;Services.<br />
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If someone could provide some guidance I would greatly appreciate it.
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I'm currently in the process of migrating one of my clients to AWS and am looking for assistance in configuring their DC in the cloud.

The DC has already been moved, but what changes will I have to make in order for it to start accepting logons in the cloud.

I'm assuming the SRV record may have to be and I may have to create a new site in AD Sites & Services.

If someone could provide some guidance I would greatly appreciate it.

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