Overview
Demonstrates secure Active Directory deployment practices for reliable identity and infrastructure management. Provides a repeatable framework for validation, troubleshooting, and future expansion.
Scenario Focus: Infrastructure Deployment · Security Hardening · Validation · Documentation
Scenario Objectives
- Demonstrate enterprise Windows Server deployment and Active Directory domain implementation.
- Establish centralized identity management through Active Directory Domain Services.
- Configure DNS and DHCP services to support reliable domain operations.
- Automate identity provisioning by generating 100 users and 50 groups with PowerShell.
- Integrate Windows 10 workstations into the domain environment for centralized management.
- Validate authentication, domain connectivity, and DHCP assignment through operational testing.
- Produce implementation documentation that supports repeatable deployment and administration.
Environment Summary
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Hypervisor | Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.4 |
| Operating Systems | Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro |
| Identity Services | Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) |
| Network Services | DNS, DHCP |
| Networking | Internal Network, TCP/IP, ICMP |
| Security Controls | Group Policy, Windows Firewall, Remote Desktop (RDP) |
| Administration Tools | Server Manager, PowerShell, Active Directory Users and Computers |
| Monitoring | Event Viewer, DHCP Lease Manager |
| Backup & Recovery | VirtualBox Snapshots |
Implementation Artifacts
| Artifact | Type |
|---|---|
| Windows Server Deployment | Process Guide |
| Active Directory Domain Services Installation | Process Guide |
| DNS Configuration | Process Guide |
| DHCP Configuration | Process Guide |
| User & Group Provisioning | Process Guide |
| Windows 10 Domain Workstation Deployment | Process Guide |
| Troubleshooting RDP Connectivity and ICMP Communication | Technical Troubleshooting Guide |
| Active Directory Deployment Framework | Implementation Framework |
| Windows 10 Domain Workstation Deployment | Demonstration Video |
Operational Outcome
Demonstrated enterprise Active Directory deployment, security hardening, and validation practices.