Master Microsoft Active Directory Part 1: Step-by-Step Homelab Setup for Beginners

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In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, you will learn how to easily set up your own Microsoft Active Directory Homelab. Building a homelab is a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience with Active Directory, enabling you to develop your skills in managing user accounts, groups, permissions, and more. This tutorial covers all the necessary steps to help you create your Active Directory Homelab from scratch. From selecting the required hardware and operating system, to installing Windows Server, configuring network settings, and promoting it as a domain controller – we have got you covered. By following this guide, you will gain a solid foundation in setting up and managing your own Active Directory environment, empowering you to later experiment with various configurations, group policies, and security settings. Not only will this enhance your IT knowledge and proficiency, but it can also be a valuable asset when preparing for Microsoft certifications. Throughout the video, we provide concise explanations and useful tips to ensure a smooth and hassle-free setup process. Whether you are an aspiring IT professional, a system administrator, or simply passionate about learning new technologies, this tutorial is designed to help you confidently create your own Microsoft Active Directory Homelab. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on an exciting journey of building and maintaining your Active Directory Homelab. Start empowering yourself today! Proxmox Install Video - https://youtu.be/x2OQivKaVpY?si=RQoe0pSQW5BpJDJ4 Windows Server 2022 ISO - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-server-2022 Windows 10 LTSC ISO - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-windows-10-enterprise VirtIO Driver ISO - https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/virtio-win.iso 00:00 - Intro 04:50 - Creating the Windows Server VM 08:07 - Installing Windows Server 2022 12:00 - Assigning a Static IP 16:50 - Assigning the Domain Controller Role 22:46 - Creating a Domain Admin Account 27:35 - Setup DHCP 31:07 - Creating a Windows 10 VM 36:47 - Join Win10 VM to the Active Directory Domain 39:32 - Creating a GPO #ActiveDirectory #Homelab #Microsoft #StepbyStepGuide #SettingUp #Tutorial #IT #Networking #Technology #WindowsServer #LabSetup #Network #SysAdmin #ITAdmin #ServerManagement #ITSetup #Windows #Infrastructure #AD #WindowsInfrastructure #HomelabSetup