This lab implements a collapsed-core enterprise network with emphasis on security, redundancy, and high availability. Key technologies include HSRP, EtherChannel, Rapid-PVST+, OSPF, stateful firewalls, a DMZ zone, wireless controller integration, and comprehensive Layer 2 security.
Network segmentation using VLANs. Router-on-a-stick method, remote management configuration. DHCP server and PAT configuration.
Focus on device hardening and initial configurations of new devices within a network.
Showcasing the power of GPOs and enterprise file management. Setting up shared network drives deployed through Group Policy, using File Server Resource Manager to control storage, configure folder permissions, implement access-based enumeration. Create service accounts.
Active Directory using VMWare. Creating Group Policies, establishing organizational unit structures and exploring features such as security filtering.
Using Active Directory with Microsoft Azure machines. Showcasing the landscape of Azure, initial installment of Active Directory, and some Powershell automation.