title: Azure AD Connect without local Domain Controller
body: <p>Is it possible to have a local server part of an Azure AD via AD Connect without a local DC?</p>
  <p>The 3rd party IT of my client claims there is no way, and Microsoft AD Connect pages do not mention that the server must be part of a local DC prior or after the migration/attachment, not sure about the terminology. Their desktops base is already managed in Azure via a VPN and all their servers are in Azure. Cannot tell why this one server is not also moved to Azure (cost of hardware?)</p>
  <p>I am genuinely confused and don't know what to say since I have not worked with AD Connect before.</p>
  <p>Is that true? is there a Microsoft documentation that clearly specify you need a local DC for AD Connect to work?</p>