2026
Active Directory Lab (Windows Server 2025)
Windows Server 2025 Active Directory lab simulating real Tier 1/Tier 2 technician and sysadmin tasks.
Overview
Built a comprehensive Active Directory lab on Windows Server 2025 to simulate real-world Tier 1/Tier 2 IT technician and sysadmin tasks. Covers the full user lifecycle through both ADUC and PowerShell, Group Policy security enforcement, delegated administration, and recovery workflows using the AD Recycle Bin.
Highlights
- Managed the full user lifecycle (creation, modification, offboarding) with ADUC and PowerShell automation
- Configured Group Policy for account lockout and managed group nesting
- Delegated OU control and enabled/restored objects from the AD Recycle Bin
- Wrote custom PowerShell scripts for bulk user creation and recursive nested group reporting
Tech stack
- Windows Server 2025
- Active Directory
- ADUC
- PowerShell
- Group Policy
- AD Recycle Bin