Active Directory Project (Home Lab) | Part 2

Summary

In this second part of a five-part series on setting up an Active Directory project, the video guides viewers through installing essential virtual machines using VirtualBox. It covers the installation of Windows 10, Kali Linux, Windows Server 2022, and Ubuntu Server, while highlighting the importance of Active Directory for managing user authentication and authorization. The video also emphasizes the need for specific dependencies and provides detailed instructions on downloading and configuring each operating system, ensuring users are equipped to follow along effectively. The session prepares viewers for upcoming installations of additional tools in the next parts.

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Q & A

What is the main objective of Part Two of the Active Directory project series?

The main objective is to install virtual machines on VirtualBox, specifically setting up Windows 10, Kali Linux, Ubuntu Server, and Windows Server 2022.

What alternative solutions are recommended for Mac users running M1, M2, or M3 chips?

Mac users are advised to create their virtual machines in the cloud, with Vultr or Microsoft Azure being suggested alternatives due to previous connectivity issues with Windows on Digital Ocean.

Can you explain what Active Directory is?

Active Directory is a database that stores information about users, computers, and groups within a network, enabling authentication and authorization for those entities.

What is the role of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)?

AD DS allows a server to be promoted to a domain controller, which facilitates authentication using protocols like Kerberos and manages domain resources.

What are the first steps to install VirtualBox as outlined in the video?

The initial steps involve downloading VirtualBox from its official website and checking the SHA-256 checksums to verify the downloaded file's integrity.

How do you create a bootable Windows 10 ISO image?

You use the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft to create the installation media, selecting the ISO file option during the setup process.

What should be done if you encounter a dependency issue during the VirtualBox installation?

If a dependency issue arises, such as missing the Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 package, you should download and install the required dependency before proceeding with the VirtualBox installation.

What are the default credentials for logging into Kali Linux?

The default username and password for Kali Linux are both 'c'.

What are the recommended system specifications for running Windows Server 2022 in a virtual machine?

It is suggested to allocate at least 4GB of RAM and 50GB of hard disk space for Windows Server 2022 to ensure proper functioning.

What should you do after successfully installing Ubuntu Server?

After installation, you should log in with the credentials created during setup, then run 'sudo apt-get update' and 'sudo apt-get upgrade' to update the server's repositories.