Active Directory and Identity Lab
A virtualized Windows Server environment built to practice the identity, access, networking, policy, and support tasks common to real IT environments.
Overview
I configured Windows Server with Active Directory Domain Services and built out users, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy to model a small business environment.
Environment
- Windows Server and Active Directory Domain Services
- DNS and DHCP services
- Organizational units and security groups
- Group Policy deployment and testing
- Virtualized Windows clients through VMware Fusion
What I practiced
- User and group administration
- Password resets and account provisioning
- Policy assignment and validation
- Domain client configuration
- Access and network troubleshooting workflows
What this demonstrates
Windows administration, identity management, DNS and DHCP fundamentals, Group Policy, access control, and the ability to work methodically through common infrastructure and support tasks.