A little housekeeping before we start A lot of companies uses Active Directory (AD) to manage their user login and permissions. I’m sure you’re aware of this and its importance so I won’t really discuss the why you would want to learn about it, but here are some basics to get you started. Active Directory […]
Topic #4 – Active Directory / Domain Controller Setup and Advanced Basics Read More »
Why would you want to set one up in your homelab Most of the professional environments I’ve come across on my Journey, including college, governments, law firms and many others were using Microsoft services, it is really does help to know how this stuff works. Windows Servers often host multiple services, such as Active Directory
Topic #3 – Setting up a Windows Server + Some tips for your Homelab Read More »
Some things to know before the setup To help you ease into this, let’s first get you started with something really simple. On the scale of installing a VM, there’s nothing easier and more familiar than to install a Windows 10 VM. If you have ever had to install windows 10, or reflash a pc
Topic #2 – Installing your first VM and Setting up internal Network! Read More »
Summary This is not a step by step guide to help you set up your homelab, but more of a knowledge base to help direct you on the process of building and later on, modifying an environment to your needs! The ideas I want you to take away from here are the thinking behind creating
Topic #1 – Getting Started on Building your Homelab Read More »