A hands-on Windows Server project that simulates a real enterprise IT environment. The purpose of this project is to learn, practice, and document the day-to-day responsibilities of a Windows System Administrator.
The goal of this project is to build a complete Windows-based enterprise infrastructure from scratch while following real-world IT administration practices. Every phase is documented step by step to demonstrate both technical skills and professional documentation.
- Windows Server 2022 Installation
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- DNS Configuration
- DHCP Configuration
- Organizational Units (OUs)
- User & Group Management
- Group Policy (GPO)
- File Server & NTFS Permissions
- PowerShell Automation
- Security Best Practices
- Troubleshooting
- IT Documentation
Each phase includes:
- Objective – What we are building
- Why it matters – Its role in an enterprise environment
- Step-by-step implementation – Clear and easy-to-follow instructions
- Verification – How to confirm the configuration works
- Screenshots – Visual proof of the completed work
- Key takeaways – What was learned in the phase
- ✅ Phase 1 – Lab Planning
- ✅ Phase 2 – Windows Server Installation & Domain Controller
- ✅ Phase 3 – Active Directory Structure & User Management
- ⏳ Phase 4 – DNS Configuration
- ⏳ Phase 5 – DHCP Configuration
- ⏳ Phase 6 – Group Policy
- ⏳ Phase 7 – File Server
- ⏳ Phase 8 – PowerShell Automation
- ⏳ Phase 9 – Security
- ⏳ Phase 10 – Troubleshooting
- ⏳ Phase 11 – Monitoring & Maintenance
- Beginners learning Windows Server
- IT Support Engineers
- System Administrators
- Anyone building an IT portfolio on GitHub
This project is actively being developed. New phases, documentation, screenshots, and PowerShell scripts will be added as the lab progresses.
Kamran Lambate | IT Professional