Is it a good idea to shut down our Azure Domain Controller at night for cost savings?

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Asked By TechieExplorer42 On

We're currently running a Domain Controller (DC) both on-premises and in Azure, with DHCP managed through our firewall. I'm wondering if it's wise to schedule a shutdown for our Azure DC during the night to save a bit on costs. What are the potential risks associated with this, and could it impact our operations?

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Answered By CloudAdventurer45 On

If you're planning to keep the DC in Azure, consider purchasing a one-year reservation instead. You'll end up saving much more and reduce the risk of problems arising from just powering it down temporarily. The savings from turning it off are minimal compared to the potential issues.

Answered By PragmaticThinker05 On

Just out of curiosity, how much are you really saving by doing this? It might not be worth the hassle. If budget is a concern, maybe downgrade the SKU instead.

Answered By AzureWhizKid77 On

We've tried shutting down our Azure DC before, but first, we made sure that it was the only DC in the forest. This prevents any replication issues. Otherwise, looking into reserved instances or a savings plan can be a better call depending on the VM series you're using.

Answered By MigrateMaster32 On

Honestly, if you're already using Azure, consider moving everything to Entra AADDS instead. It could streamline your operations and reduce the need for managing so many separate DCs.

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