Home 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…
Keep readingPRTG: M365 License Monitoring
I recently recreated a PowerShell script for PRTG to monitor licensing assignments in Microsoft 365. Primarily I am concerned with Max Licenses and Assigned Licenses just to keep a steady on licensing from a production environment.
Keep readingHome Lab 3: Windows Server 2022
This part of the lab build deals with standing up a basic Windows Server 2022. Essentially my goal is to get 3 Windows servers setup prior to configuring an Active Directory domain. Although you could do an ISO download and install, I think it is much easier to deploy the provided VHD. Download the 64-bit…
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