Using either Microsoft Azure Portal or a hypervisor (like VMware or VirtualBox), follow these

steps:
1. Set Up Azure or Hypervisor:
 If using Azure, log in to your Azure account.
 If using a hypervisor, ensure it’s installed on your local machine.
2. Create Virtual Machines:
 Windows Server VM:
 In Azure: Navigate to the Azure portal, go to "Virtual machines," and
click "Add."
 Follow the wizard to create a new VM, selecting Windows Server 2016
or 2019.
 Configure the necessary settings (name, size, region, etc.).
 Complete the VM creation process.
 Windows 10/11 VM:
 Repeat the above steps, selecting Windows 10 or 11 instead.
3. Take Required Screenshots:
 Screenshot of the Azure portal or hypervisor showing the list of VMs created.
 Screenshot of the Windows Server VM running.
 Screenshot of the Windows 10/11 VM running.

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

1. Choose Your Platform:
 Microsoft Azure Portal: Log in to your Azure account.
 Hypervisor (e.g., VMware, VirtualBox): Ensure the hypervisor is installed
and running on your machine.
Step 2: Create and Install Virtual Machines
1. Create a Windows Server 2016/2019 VM:
 Azure:
 Navigate to the Azure portal.
 Click on "Create a resource" and select "Windows Server 2016" or
"Windows Server 2019."
 Follow the setup wizard to configure the VM (name, size, region, etc.).
  Deploy the VM.
 Hypervisor:
 Open your hypervisor application.
 Create a new VM and select Windows Server 2016 or 2019 as the
operating system.
 Follow the setup wizard to configure the VM and complete the
installation.
2. Create a Windows 10/11 VM:
 Azure:
 Navigate to the Azure portal.
 Click on "Create a resource" and select "Windows 10" or "Windows
11."
 Follow the setup wizard to configure the VM and deploy it.
 Hypervisor:
 Open your hypervisor application.
 Create a new VM and select Windows 10 or 11 as the operating
system.
 Follow the setup wizard to configure the VM and complete the
installation.
3. Take Initial Screenshots:

 Capture the Azure portal or hypervisor dashboard showing both VMs created
and running.
Step 3: Planning and Deploying the Server Infrastructure (8 Marks)
1. Install the Server for the College:
 Step: Install Windows Server on the VM created.
 Screenshot: Show the installation completion screen.
2. Promote the Server to Domain Controller:
 Step: Open Server Manager > Add Roles and Features > Active Directory
Domain Services (AD DS) > Promote this server to a domain controller.
 Screenshot: Capture the screen showing the server promotion to a domain
controller.
3. Configure Automated Server Installation:
 Step: Use Windows Deployment Services (WDS) or any other tool for
automated server installation.
 Screenshot: Show the configuration screen for the automated server
installation.
 4. Configure Server Deployment Infrastructure:
 Step: Set up a deployment infrastructure considering forest and domain
structures.
 Screenshot: Show the configuration of forest and domain settings.
Step 4: DHCP Installation and Configuration (10 Marks)
1. Install the DHCP Server:
 Step: Open Server Manager > Add Roles and Features > DHCP Server.
 Screenshot: Capture the DHCP server installation screen.
2. Configure DHCP Settings:
 DHCP Server Authorization:
 Step: Authorize the DHCP server in Active Directory.
 Screenshot: Show the DHCP server authorization screen.
 DHCP Scopes:
 Step: Create and configure DHCP scopes for different subnets.
 Screenshot: Show the DHCP scope configuration screen.
 DHCP Options:
 Step: Configure options like DNS servers, router (default gateway),
etc.
 Screenshot: Capture the DHCP options configuration screen.
Step 5: DNS Installation and Configuration (10 Marks)
1. Install the DNS Server:
 Step: Open Server Manager > Add Roles and Features > DNS Server.
 Screenshot: Capture the DNS server installation screen.
2. Configure DNS Settings:
 Forward Lookup Zones:
 Step: Configure forward lookup zones in DNS Manager.
 Screenshot: Show the forward lookup zone configuration screen.
 Reverse Lookup Zones:
 Step: Configure reverse lookup zones.
 Screenshot: Show the reverse lookup zone configuration screen.
 Conditional Forwarders:
 Step: Set up conditional forwarders.
 Screenshot: Capture the conditional forwarder settings screen.
  Properties of an A Record:
 Step: Add and configure an A record.
 Screenshot: Show the properties of the A record.
 Allow Only Secure Dynamic Updates:
 Step: Enable secure dynamic updates.
 Screenshot: Capture the dynamic updates settings.
 SRV Records:
 Step: Add SRV records for Active Directory.
 Screenshot: Show the SRV records configuration screen.
 Zone Transfers:
 Step: Configure zone transfers.
 Screenshot: Capture the zone transfer settings screen.
 Server Options:
 Enable Round-Robin:
 Step: Enable round-robin in DNS server properties.
 Screenshot: Show the round-robin setting.
 Enable Netmask Ordering:
 Step: Enable netmask ordering.
 Screenshot: Show the netmask ordering setting.
 Secure Cache Against Pollution:
 Step: Enable the setting to secure cache against pollution.
 Screenshot: Capture the cache pollution prevention setting.
Step 6: Manual IP Configuration (3 Marks Each)
1. Server IP Configuration:
 Step: Manually configure the IP settings for the server VM.
 Screenshot: Show the IP configuration screen with the settings applied.
2. Client IP Configuration:
 Step: Manually configure the IP settings for the client VM (Windows 10/11).
 Screenshot: Capture the IP configuration screen with the settings applied.
Step 7: Compile and Submit Your Documentation
1. Organize Screenshots:
 Ensure all screenshots are clear and labeled according to the task they
represent.
2. Write Descriptions:
 Provide a brief description of each step and configuration process.
3. Compile Your Report:

 Create a document with all descriptions and screenshots.

 Ensure the document is well-organized and easy to follow.
4. Review and Submit:
 Review your report for completeness and accuracy.