Active Directory and Azure AD Connect
Part 1: Install Windows Server 2019
The recommended format is to provide screenshots incorporated within the written narrative. No external sources are required for this phase of the project; however, the screenshots must be your own. Screenshots from external sources are not permitted.
Feel free to use Hyper-V, Oracle Virtualbox, or VMware workstation to install Windows Server 2019 as a virtual machine. To request VMware, please email your professor.
Note: It is not necessary to provide screenshots of the installation or configuration of virtualization software.
Plan: Windows Server 2019 Active Directory
1. Step 1 – Windows Server 2019 Screenshot
2. Step 2 – Select the operating system to install (Choose the Standard Desktop Experience version)
3. Step 3 – Applicable Notices and License Terms Screenshot
4. Step 4 – Installing Windows Screenshot
Part 2: Install and Configure Active Directory
The recommended format is to provide screenshots incorporated within the written narrative. No external sources are required for this phase of the project; however, the screenshots must be your own. Screenshots from external sources are not permitted.
Plan: Install Active Directory and Create Accounts
1. Step 1 – Change the computername to FirstNameInitialLastNameInitial-CurrentDate (i.e John Smith with the current date of 10/09/2020 would be JS-20201009) using PowerShell (Rename-Computer). Provide a screenshot of the PowerShell.
2. Step 2 – Computer Systems showing Domain Name Screenshot
3. Step 3 – Screenshot of PowerShell showing the creation of 10 user accounts.
Part 3: Install and Configure Azure Active Directory
The recommended format is to provide screenshots incorporated within the written narrative. No external sources are required for this phase of the project; however, the screenshots must be your own. Screenshots from external sources are not permitted.
Plan: Install and Configure Azure Active Directory Connect
1. Step 1 – Screenshot of user accounts in Azure AD.
Part 4: Azure AD Connect Health
The Opportunity: Azure AD Connect Health
· Write a few paragraphs on the what is Azure AD Connect Health and its importance. There are additional tasks that be completed when configuring Azure Active Directory Connect (see screenshot below). Choose two options available and explain their importance.
$DomainName = “CMIT382XX.local” # Replace XX with your initials
$DomainNETBIOSName = “CMIT382XX” # Replace XX with your initials
$DomainMode = “7”
$ForestMode = “7”
$DBPath = “C:\NTDS”
$LogPath = “C:\NTDS”
$SysvolPath = “C:\Sysvol”
Write-host “Installing AD Domain Services feature” -foregroundcolor yellow
$command = Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services –IncludeManagementTools
Write-host “AD Domain Services feature was installed successfully” -foregroundcolor green
Write-host “Installing New AD forest : $DomainName” -foregroundcolor yellow
$SafeModePass = Read-Host -AsSecureString -Promtp “Please enter safe mode administrator password”
$command = Install-ADDSForest -CreateDnsDelegation:$false -DomainName $DomainName -DomainNetbiosName $DomainNetbiosName -SafeModeAdministratorPassword $SafeModePass -DatabasePath $DBPath -LogPath $LogPath -SysvolPath $sysvolPath -DomainMode $DomainMode -ForestMode $ForestMode -InstallDns -NoRebootOnCompletion
Project 2: Identity Guide
Part 1: Install Windows Server 2019
Feel free to use Hyper-V, Oracle Virtualbox, or VMware workstation to install Windows Server
2019 as a virtual machine. To request VMware, please email your professor.
Part 2: Install and Configure Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Step 1 – Change the Computer Name
Change the Computer Name to FirstNameInitialLastNameInitial-CurrentDate (i.e John Smith with
the current date of 10/09/2020 would be JS-20201009) using PowerShell (Rename-Computer –
NewName XXXXX)
Reboot the server after running the PowerShell command.
Step 2: Create a new forest and domain
Complete the following before pre-requisites before creating a forest.
o Assign a static IP address to Windows Server 2019 based on your network configuration.
o Create a folder on Server 2019 called CMIT382 on the root of the C Drive.
o Download CreateADDomain.PS1 PowerShell script and copy to the CMIT382 folder. Edit
the script and change the $DomainName and $DomainNETBIOSName name.
o Run the script in PowerShell in Administrator mode. Make sure the directory is changed
to CMIT382.
Note: You will be asked to create a safe mode administrator password. The password is
needed if you want to recover from AD.
o When the script finishes, reboot server.
Provide a screenshot of the Computer System showing Domain.
Step 3: Create 10 User Accounts
Download and copy the Create_ADUsers.PS1 and UserAccounts.csv files to the CMIT382 folder.
Edit the CSV file and change the UserPrinciplanName column to match your domain name (i.e.
CMIT382XX.local)
Run “Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted” command
Open PowerShell ISE in Administrator Mode and run the Create_ADUsers.PS1
Run the Get-ADUser -Filter *PowerShell Command and paste the results in Step 3 of the project
2 submission document.
Part 2: Installing Azure Active Directory
Step 1: Install Azure Active Directory Connect
Download Azure AD Connect
Run the installer once the download completes.
Use express settings at the Express Settings
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47594
Enter your Azure AD Global Admin credentials that you created in Project 1 (i.e.
mpatel@mpatelUMGC.onmicrosoft.com)
Enter the Active Directory Domain Services Administrator password in CMIT382XX.Local format.
mailto:mpatel@mpatelUMGC.onmicrosoft.com
At the Azure AD sign-in configuration, check the continue without matching all UPM suffixes to
verified domains.
At the Ready to configure screen click Install.
Log in to the Microsoft Portal using your Global Admin Credentials, go to Azure Active Directory
and take a screenshot of the on-premises Active Directory user accounts. Paste in Part 3 Step 1
of the Project 2 document.
Note: It might take up to 30 minutes for the accounts to sync.
Resources:
Windows Server 2019 Download: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-
server-2019
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2019
https://aad.portal.azure.com/
Install Windows Server 2019 on Hyper-V: https://www.itechguides.com/install-windows-server-2019-
on-hyper-v/
Install Windows Server 2019 on VM: https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/install-windows-server-
2019-vmware-workstation-14/
Install Windows Server 2019 on Oracle VirtualBox: https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/install-
windows-server-2019-oracle-vm-virtualbox/
Download Azure AD Connect: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47594
Install Azure AD Connect: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-
connect-install-custom
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-connect-install-custom
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/how-to-connect-install-custom
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=47594
https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/install-windows-server-2019-oracle-vm-virtualbox/
https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/install-windows-server-2019-oracle-vm-virtualbox/
https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/install-windows-server-2019-vmware-workstation-14/
https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/install-windows-server-2019-vmware-workstation-14/
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Creating a Microsoft 365 Tenant |
Prepared by: [Eqbal Danish] |
Objective
Create a test Microsoft 365 tenant for KCoder in preparation for migrating on-premises services to Microsoft 365 and explain the benefits of using Microsoft 365 services.
Part 1: Create a Tenant
The recommended format is to provide screenshots incorporated within the written narrative. No external sources are required for this phase of the project; however, the screenshots must be your own.
Screenshots from external sources are not permitted.
Plan: Create a test Microsoft 365 Tenant.
1. Step 1 – Free Trial
2. Step 2 – Set up your account
3. Step 3 – Tell us about yourself
4. Step 4 – Verification/Tell us about yourself
5. Step 5 – Create your business identity
6. Step 6 – Create a user ID and Password
7. Step 7 – Finish Install
8. Step 8 – Microsoft Admin Center
9. Step 9 – Azure Active Directory
Part 2: Benefits of Microsoft 365
The Opportunity: Benefits of
· Based on the defined requirements in the project overview, write a few paragraphs on at least three benefits of using Microsoft 365 services and how the requirements can be met.
As I was doing this week’s lab, and going through all the steps, I noticed how conveneinet office 365 is for user and organizations. For instance, no matter where you are, you have the ability to work as long as you have internet connecton. It also, ensures robust security and reliability to the users. You can store all your important data on the cloud with office 365. Moreover, it is the best platform for team collaboration. Businesses can communicate with their stakeholders in a real time around the world.
References:
https://www.silverbug.it/blog/biggest-office-365-advantages
https://www.infinitygroup.co.uk/microsoft-365/