How To integrate Ubuntu 22.04 with Azure AD: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to seamlessly integrate Ubuntu 22.04 with Azure AD in this step-by-step guide for enhanced user management and security.
Introduction
Integrating Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD is an essential step for organizations looking to integrate their Linux systems with the Azure Active Directory. Azure AD provides centralized user management, access control, and authentication, allowing administrators to streamline user access across multiple platforms. In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD, ensuring a seamless integration and enhancing your organization’s security and productivity.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into the step-by-step process, let’s ensure that you have all the necessary prerequisites in place:
- Ubuntu 22.04: Ensure that you have a fresh installation of Ubuntu 22.04 on the system you want to join to Azure AD.
- Azure AD Account: You need an active Azure AD account with the necessary permissions to join devices to the directory.
- Internet Connectivity: Make sure your Ubuntu system has an active internet connection to download necessary packages and updates during the process.
Step 1: Install Required Packages
To begin the process, we need to install the necessary packages to enable Azure AD integration on Ubuntu 22.04. Follow these steps:
- Open the Terminal
- Update the package lists by running the command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
- Install the required packages by running the command:
sudo apt install realmd sssd sssd-tools adcli samba-common-bin oddjob oddjob-mkhomedir packagekit
- Once the installation is complete, we can proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Join Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD
Now that we have the necessary packages installed, let’s proceed with joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD:
- In the Terminal, run the following command to begin the join process:
sudo realm join [email protected] your-domain.com
Replace your-azure-ad-account and your-domain.com with your actual Azure AD account and domain.
- You will be prompted to enter your Azure AD account password. Type the password and press Enter.
- If the join process is successful, you will see a message confirming the successful integration of Ubuntu 22.04 with Azure AD.
- Reboot your system to apply the changes by running the command:
sudo reboot
Congratulations! You have successfully joined Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD. Now, let’s explore some frequently asked questions about this process.
FAQs
Q: Can I join Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD without an Azure AD account?
A: No, an active Azure AD account is necessary to join Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD. The account provides the necessary authentication and authorization for the integration.
Q: What benefits does joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD offer?
A: Joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD offers several benefits, including centralized user management, enhanced security through Azure AD’s multi-factor authentication, simplified access control, and seamless integration with other Azure services.
Q: Can I join multiple Ubuntu 22.04 systems to Azure AD?
A: Yes, you can join multiple Ubuntu 22.04 systems to Azure AD. Each system will have its own integration with Azure AD, allowing centralized management and access control across all joined systems.
Q: Is it possible to undo the Azure AD integration on Ubuntu 22.04?
A: Yes, you can remove the Azure AD integration from Ubuntu 22.04 by running the command sudo realm leave. This will disjoin the system from Azure AD.
Q: Are there any limitations or considerations to keep in mind when joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD?
A: Yes, there are a few considerations:
- Ubuntu 22.04 should be running on a supported platform.
- Ensure that the system has proper time synchronization.
- Usernames in Ubuntu should match the usernames in Azure AD for seamless integration.
Q: Can I use Azure AD to manage user access to Ubuntu applications and resources?
A: Yes, after joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD, you can leverage Azure AD’s access control capabilities to manage user access to applications and resources on the Ubuntu system.
Conclusion
Integrating Ubuntu 22.04 with Azure AD provides organizations with a robust and secure identity management solution. In this step-by-step guide, we have covered the process of joining Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD, from installing the required packages to completing the integration. By following these instructions, you can seamlessly connect Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD, enabling centralized user management and enhanced security.
Now that you have successfully joined Ubuntu 22.04 to Azure AD, take full advantage of Azure AD’s features and explore the possibilities it offers for managing user access and securing your Linux systems.
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Hello!
Would you be able to specify which platforms are supported? Am planning on using AWS EC2 instance with Ubuntu 22.04 and will need to join that to Azure AD. We have had issues with this earlier this year and am not sure if this step by step guide will resolve it. Thanks!
What am I missing here as I just receive “No such realm found” response.
Make sure to use an admin account and double check if your AAD allows to join using FQDN or if you need to use (youraccount).onmicrosoft.com
Are you sure this isn’t for domain services? There is no support currently for joining linux to Entra ID natively without using domain services.
Azure Active Directory is now Microsoft Entra ID… Yes, this will join your Ubuntu system to your AAD.
I think what Michael is asking is if you have to have Azure Secure LDAP set up through Azure Domain Services in order for this to function. To be honest, I’m not sure how it would work without that in place…
What if I, as an admin, need to run reports and see what apps are installed. Does this approach help in achieving that?
I am getting an error message “Invalid operation realmd” when entering “sudo apt install realmd sssd sssd-tools adcli samba-common-bin oddjob oddjob-mkhomedir packagekit” I am using 24.04 LTS, any recommendations?
sudo apt update && apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install realmd
sudo apt install sssd
sudo apt install sssd-tools
sudo apt install adcli
sudo apt install samba-common-bin
sudo apt install oddjob
sudo apt install oddjob-mkhomedir
sudo apt install packagekit
maybe even
sudo apt –fix-broken install