Ahmed Abdelwahed

System administrator with years (+10) of experience of designing and managing infrastructure solutions and Microsoft MCT since 2013. focusing on a variety of Microsoft technologies including MS Servers, Active Directory, Exchange Servers, MS Azure, Microsoft 365, System Center family and Business Continuity.

Managing and troubleshooting Active Directory using cmd and PowerShell

Windows Server / By

The integration of the command line and PowerShell in Active Directory management provides a highly efficient and robust platform for system administrators to execute daily tasks with precision and accuracy. These tools offer unparalleled flexibility and control, allowing for complex tasks to be automated and executed in a streamlined manner. With the ability to automate …

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VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage – Lab Guide

VMware / By

Elevate your VMware vSphere skills with this detailed lab guide. Perfect for IT professionals and system administrators, this guide walks you through the installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere environments. Learn to deploy and manage ESXi hosts, configure vCenter, and utilize advanced features like vMotion, DRS, and distributed virtual switches. With step-by-step instructions and …

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate – HOL

AWS | Azure | Google Cloud / By

Master the essentials of AWS with this hands-on lab guide tailored for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam. This comprehensive resource covers key AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation. Learn to design and deploy scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. The guide includes practical exercises, detailed instructions, and …

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System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2019 Installation Quick Guide

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System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) is a component of Microsoft’s System Center suite of management tools. It provides centralized management for virtualized environments, including Hyper-V, VMware, and Azure virtual machines. With SCVMM, you can manage your virtual infrastructure from a single console, including creating and deploying virtual machines, managing virtual networks, and performing load …

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Microsoft Exchange Server | Quick Guide

Exchange Server / By

The “Microsoft Exchange Server – Quick Guide” is a comprehensive manual that covers managing Microsoft Exchange Server using the Exchange Management Shell (EMS). It includes details on Active Directory integration, DNS SRV records, and Service Connection Points (SCPs) for Autodiscover services. The guide explains the roles in Exchange Server 2010 and their consolidation in later …

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Microsoft 365 Daily Admin Tasks using PowerShell

Microsoft 365 / By

Streamline your Office 365 administration with this practical guide to daily tasks using PowerShell. This comprehensive resource covers essential commands and scripts for managing user accounts, mailboxes, licenses, and distribution groups. Learn how to connect to Office 365 services, create and manage user accounts, handle mail forwarding, and automate routine tasks. Perfect for IT administrators …

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Extend On-Premises Windows Server Active Directory to Azure VM

AWS | Azure | Google Cloud, Windows Server / By

Learn how to extend your on-premises Windows Server Active Directory to an Azure VM with this detailed lab guide. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire process, including setting up an Azure VM, configuring VPN connections, and installing additional domain controllers in Azure. Gain insights into DNS and DHCP configurations, zone transfers, and Active …

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Managing Azure VMs, Resource Groups, and Storage Accounts using PowerShell and Azure CLI

AWS | Azure | Google Cloud / By

This laboratory session is focused on demonstrating the process of creating and managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Resource Groups, and Storage Accounts using both PowerShell and Azure CLI. The objective is to provide hands-on experience with the deployment and administration of these key Azure components using both scripting tools. By the end of this lab, …

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