I'm facing a unique situation where the users need to remotely access a virtual machine (VM) using RDP, but they can't access the Azure Portal. To complicate things, the IP addresses that these users connect from keep changing regularly, and there are multiple users involved. I'm wondering if there's a way to set up a system where we can connect to a VM using a domain name that redirects to the VM's IP address. Would this approach introduce any lag or issues?
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That's a bit of a misunderstanding about how DNS functions. It's beneficial to assign static IPs to your VMs instead of leaving them dynamic. You can manage this through the Azure portal or via PowerShell. That way, you won't run into issues with changing IPs.
Going with a point-to-site VPN is definitely a simple and effective solution for your situation.
You might want to consider setting up a site-to-site VPN if all your users are on the same internal network. However, if they're working from different locations, a point-to-site VPN could be a solid option to allow them to connect to the network where the VM is hosted. Both options can be used with a virtual network gateway, which could simplify things.
Just a heads up, setting up a point-to-site VPN can get pricey. You might want to explore if there are more budget-friendly alternatives available to achieve what you need.
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