System Administrator

Building modern Windows Server infrastructure with hands-on experience in Active Directory, DHCP, IIS, RAID, and enterprise administration.

Windows Server • Active Directory • DHCP • IIS • RDS • RAID

About Me

IT professional focused on building core Windows Server administration skills.

I’m an IT professional specializing in modern Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure. My work centers on building secure, reliable, and scalable environments through hands-on practice with Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, IIS, file servers, RAID, and Remote Desktop Services.

I’m transitioning from broad IT support into a focused system administration path—developing real configurations, troubleshooting scenarios, and lab environments that mirror enterprise setups. My goal is to support organizations with clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of the systems that keep them running.

Current Focus

  • Windows Server installation, roles, and features
  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • DHCP, DNS, and IP address management
  • IIS web and application hosting
  • RAID and Storage Spaces for performance and redundancy
  • Remote Desktop Services for secure remote access

Core Skills in Windows Server Administration

Hands-on capabilities across identity, networking, storage, and remote access.

Windows Server Administration

  • Installation & configuration
  • Server roles & features
  • Storage Spaces & RAID

Active Directory & Identity

  • AD DS deployment
  • Users, groups, and OUs
  • Group Policy & security baselines

Networking & Services

  • DHCP installation & scope management
  • DNS fundamentals
  • IP addressing & lease management

Web & Application Hosting

  • IIS installation & configuration
  • Website & application hosting
  • SSL & bindings

Remote Access & Virtualization

  • Remote Desktop Services deployment
  • Session collections
  • Secure remote access configuration

Monitoring & Maintenance

  • Server health checks
  • Performance optimization
  • Backup strategies & recovery planning

Labs & Projects

Practical, lab-based work that mirrors real-world enterprise environments.

Active Directory Domain Setup

Windows Server | AD DS | Group Policy

Built a multi-server Active Directory environment, configured users, groups, and organizational units, and applied Group Policy Objects to enforce security baselines and password policies.

  • Deployed AD DS and promoted a domain controller
  • Structured OUs for users and computers
  • Implemented password and lockout policies via GPO

DHCP Server Deployment

Windows Server | DHCP | Networking

Installed and configured the DHCP role to automate IP address assignment, manage scopes, and support a structured addressing plan.

  • Created scopes, reservations, and options
  • Managed leases and monitored utilization
  • Aligned addressing with lab network design

IIS Web Server Hosting

Windows Server | IIS | Web Hosting

Deployed Internet Information Services (IIS) to host a test website and explore application hosting scenarios in a controlled lab environment.

  • Installed IIS and required components
  • Configured sites, bindings, and basic security
  • Tested access from client machines

RAID & Storage Spaces Configuration

Windows Server | Storage | RAID

Implemented RAID configurations using both traditional Disk Management and Storage Spaces to compare redundancy and performance.

  • Configured RAID 1 and RAID 5 in lab
  • Simulated disk failure and recovery scenarios
  • Evaluated performance and resilience trade-offs

Remote Desktop Services Setup

Windows Server | RDS | Remote Access

Deployed Remote Desktop Services to provide secure remote access to desktops and applications in a lab environment.

  • Installed RDS roles and configured collections
  • Set up user access and permissions
  • Tested connectivity and session behavior

Writing & Reflections

Documenting the journey from IT support to system administration.

From IT Support to System Administration

A look at the core Windows Server skills I’m building right now and how they shape my path toward becoming a system administrator.

Read on LinkedIn

My First Active Directory Lab

Lessons learned while deploying AD DS, structuring OUs, and applying Group Policy in a realistic lab environment.

Drafting in progress

DHCP vs Static IP: When to Use What

Exploring how dynamic and static addressing fit into modern network design and server administration practices.

Drafting in progress

Contact

Let’s connect around Windows Server, system administration, and enterprise infrastructure.

Email: Send me a message

LinkedIn: Connect professionally

I’m always open to conversations about junior system administrator roles, Windows Server projects, and collaborative lab work. If you’re building or maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure, I’d love to learn from your experience.