Completed by: Bikash Raya
Date: Jul 2023
This repository documents the deployment and administration of a Windows 11 virtual machine in Microsoft Azure as part of an IT support and cloud infrastructure simulation.
The project focuses on real-world system administration tasks including VM provisioning, remote access configuration, identity and access management (IAM), troubleshooting, software deployment, and resource decommissioning.
| Task | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create Azure Resource Group (TSResGroup) | ✅ Completed |
| 2 | Deploy Windows 11 VM (TS-PC1) | ✅ Completed |
| 3 | Configure Remote Desktop (RDP) Access | ✅ Completed |
| 4 | Create and Manage User Accounts | ✅ Completed |
| 5 | Assign Administrative Privileges (RBAC) | ✅ Completed |
| 6 | Troubleshoot Login & Access Issues | ✅ Completed |
| 7 | Install Essential Software Tools | ✅ Completed |
| 8 | User Password Reset & Offboarding | ✅ Completed |
| 9 | Decommission Azure Resources | ✅ Completed |
| Cloud Skills | System Admin | Security Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure | Windows 11 Administration | IAM (Identity & Access Management) |
| VM Provisioning | User Account Management | RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) |
| Cloud Resource Management | Remote Desktop (RDP) | Access Control Enforcement |
| Infrastructure Deployment | Troubleshooting | Security-aware Administration |
- Created resource group TSResGroup
- Deployed Windows 11 Pro VM (TS-PC1)
- Configured compute and storage resources
- Enabled Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
- Verified secure remote login access
- Tested connectivity for multiple users
- Created users:
- John Smith
- Jully Jackson
- Assigned roles and permissions
- Implemented RBAC principles
- Resolved Jully Jackson login restriction
- Fixed RDP access via group assignment
- Verified authentication success
Installed using Ninite:
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
- VLC Media Player
- 7-Zip
- VNC Viewer
- Password reset for user recovery
- John Smith offboarding (resignation simulation)
- VM shutdown and resource group deletion
| Folder | Description |
|---|---|
| 📄 project-report.pdf | Full detailed documentation |
| 📄 README.md | Project overview and summary |
This project demonstrates real-world cloud administration and IT support operations, focusing on secure access control, system provisioning, and lifecycle management in a Microsoft Azure environment.
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