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 sureContinue reading “Home Lab 7: Domain Controller Swap”
Tag Archives: Windows Server 2022
Home 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 upContinue reading “Home Lab 6: Adding a Domain Controller”
Home 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-bitContinue reading “Home Lab 3: Windows Server 2022”