Active Directory Home Lab

Description

This project showcases my skills in setting up an Active Directory (AD) home lab using Windows Server 2019 and VirtualBox. Additionally, it features a PowerShell script for bulk user creation in AD, creating 1000 users for testing and demonstration purposes.

Languages and Utilities Used

• PowerShell
• Active Directory
• VirtualBox

Environments Used

• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2019

Setting Up a DHCP Server on Domain Controller and Connecting Client Machine

Program Walk-through:

1. VirtualBox Setup

   • Install and configure VirtualBox on your host machine.
   • Create virtual machines for Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 with specified settings.

2. Windows Server 2019 Configuration

   • Set up Active Directory on the domain controller (Windows Server 2019). Refer to [insert link to your Active Directory setup guide].
   • Promote the server to a domain controller with a specified domain name and DNS installation.

3. DHCP Server Configuration

   • Open the Server Manager on the domain controller.
   • Select "Manage" and click on "Add Roles and Features."
   • Choose "DHCP Server" in the role installation wizard.
   • Complete the DHCP server installation process, ensuring to configure the DHCP scope with relevant details (IP range, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server).

4. Windows 10 Configuration

   • On the Windows 10 virtual machine, open the Network and Sharing Center.
   • Set the network location to "Work network" to enable DHCP.
   • Confirm the assignment of a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server.

5. Verification

   • Verify the successful connection by checking the IP configuration on the Windows 10 machine. The IP should be within the DHCP scope defined on the domain controller.

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