Active Directory
Windows Server
High Availability
GPO Hardening
Enterprise Infrastructure: Windows Server Full Lab
A comprehensive enterprise simulation featuring Dual Domain Controllers (PDC & ADC), advanced GPO security policies (USB/Task Manager restrictions), DHCP Failover, DNS Round Robin load balancing, IIS Web High Availability, FSRM File Server quotas, Hyper-V virtualization, and automated daily backups.
PDC & ADC Setup
GPO & Security Policies
DHCP Failover & DNS
IIS Web Cluster
FSRM File Server
Hyper-V Core VM
Core Infrastructure & High Availability
Primary (PDC) & Additional (ADC) Domain Controllers (FINAL.LOCAL)
DHCP Scope & Hot-Standby Failover with ADC Partner
DNS Round Robin Load Balancing (www.final.local)
Highly Available IIS Web Server Deployment on PDC & ADC
Hyper-V Virtualization Role & Core_VM Template Deployment
GPO Security & Access Control
Enterprise Password & Account Lockout Enforcement (4 attempts / 1hr lockout)
Endpoint Restrictions: Disabling USB Storage, Task Manager & Control Panel
Remote Desktop & Assistance GPOs with IT Delegation
Active Directory Recycle Bin & OU Department Structuring
Storage, Backup & Resource Management
FSRM File Server: File Screening (Blocking .exe, audio, video)
Department Network Drives & Public Shared Quota (2 GB per user)
Managed Shared Printer with Time-based Scheduling (9 AM - 4 PM)
Windows Server Daily Full Backup Scheduled to ADC (11:00 PM)