Home Lab 7: Domain Controller Swap
This week we are completing the refresh of the domain controllers by swapping out the expiring DC01 for a fresh install of ADDC01. I highly recommend performing all the steps below via the console since you will be swapping server IPs. In a Production environment, before we do this kind of swap, we make sure…
Keep readingHome Lab 6: Adding a Domain Controller
Recently, I have been fully consumed with both authentication and Intune-related projects for work. The 180-day activation timeout is about to happen on DC01 and other servers. Seems like a good time to test swing-style upgrades should I need to move to the latest version of Windows Server in the future. I will stand up…
Keep readingHome Lab 5: Azure AD Connect
In order to test some of the scenarios with authentication on premise and in the cloud, I need to be able to synchronize accounts, devices, and groups. I do not have an overly complex implementation, but I need the right tool to do the job. Microsoft has two tools that can accomplish this task: Azure…
Keep readingThe Plan
I built out this home lab and now I feel like I need to shore up my plan for studying for the SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator. The exam was updated in February 2023 and I will use Microsoft’s study guide to flesh out my next steps. Everyone approaches stuff like this differently; however,…
Keep readingHome Lab 4: Domain Controller Setup
So, this is a bit overdue. The screenshots have been sitting in a folder for weeks. In this post, I get a basic domain controller setup, a web and SQL server joined to the domain, and test that a domain user can login at the console. Fairly straightforward stuff. Always start out with checking for…
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