Basic System Administration Bootcamp - Module 2 - Revision history

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	= Lab: ~~Installing and Configuring Windows Server and Linux VMs in EVE~~-NG =		= Lab: Basic System Administration Bootcamp - Module 2 =
	Module 2 of [[Basic System Administration Bootcamp]]		Module 2 of [[Basic System Administration Bootcamp]]

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	* Configure core system settings: hostname, IP address, and time zone.		* Configure core system settings: hostname, IP address, and time zone.
	* Create and manage user accounts.		* Create and manage user accounts.
			* Setup a pfSense firewall.

	== Prerequisites ==		== Prerequisites ==
	* EVE-NG environment prepared (local or hosted by ColourFi).		* EVE-NG environment prepared (local or hosted by ColourFi).
	* Windows Server ISO image ~~and~~ a Linux distribution ISO (e.g., Ubuntu).		* Windows Server ISO image, a Linux distribution ISO (e.g., Ubuntu) and pfSense firewall image.
	* Basic understanding of ~~virtualization~~ concepts.		* Basic understanding of virtualisation concepts.

	== Step 1: Deploy VMs in EVE-NG ==		== Step 1: Deploy VMs in EVE-NG ==
	# Log into your EVE-NG environment.		* Log into your EVE-NG environment.
	# Create a new lab file ~~(e.g., ''System_Config_Lab.unl'').~~		* Create a new lab file named Module 2
	~~# Add three nodes:~~		* Add Network Management(Cloud0)
	# Add Network Management(Cloud0)
	** '''Windows Server VM'''		*Add five nodes:
	** '''Ubuntu VM'''		*# '''Windows Server VM'''
	** '''Windows 11 VM'''		*# '''Ubuntu VM'''
	# Connect all nodes to the ~~same management network~~.		*# '''Windows 11 VM'''
	# Start the nodes and proceed with the OS installation:		*# '''pfSense firewall'''
			*# '''Dell OS 10 Switch'''

			* Connect the firewall to the Cloud
			* Connect the other side of the firewall to the Dell OS 10 Switch
			* Connect all other nodes to the OS 10 Switch.
			* Start the nodes and proceed with the OS installation.
			*
	** '''Windows Server and Windows 11''': Follow the wizard to complete installation.		** '''Windows Server and Windows 11''': Follow the wizard to complete installation.
	** '''Linux''': Select install option and complete basic setup (ensure you enable SSH).		** '''Linux''': Select install option and complete basic setup (ensure you enable SSH).

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Step 1: Deploy VMs in EVE-NG

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	# Log into your EVE-NG environment.		# Log into your EVE-NG environment.
	# Create a new lab file (e.g., ''System_Config_Lab.unl'').		# Create a new lab file (e.g., ''System_Config_Lab.unl'').
	# Add ~~two~~ nodes:		# Add three nodes:
	** '''Windows Server VM''' ~~(using your Windows ISO/template).~~		# Add Network Management(Cloud0)
	** '''~~Linux~~ VM''' ~~(e.g., Ubuntu or CentOS).~~		** '''Windows Server VM'''
	# Connect ~~both~~ nodes to the same management network.		** '''Ubuntu VM'''
			** '''Windows 11 VM'''
			# Connect all nodes to the same management network.
	# Start the nodes and proceed with the OS installation:		# Start the nodes and proceed with the OS installation:
	** '''Windows Server''': Follow the wizard to complete installation.		** '''Windows Server and Windows 11''': Follow the wizard to complete installation.
	** '''Linux''': Select install option and complete basic setup.		** '''Linux''': Select install option and complete basic setup (ensure you enable SSH).

	== Step 2: Configure System Settings ==		== Step 2: Configure System Settings ==

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	= Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows Server and Linux VMs in EVE-NG =		= Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows Server and Linux VMs in EVE-NG =
			Module 2 of [[Basic System Administration Bootcamp]]

	== Objective ==		== Objective ==

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= Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows Server and Linux VMs in EVE-NG =

== Objective ==
In this lab, you will learn how to:
* Install and deploy Windows Server and Linux VMs in EVE-NG.
* Configure core system settings: hostname, IP address, and time zone.
* Create and manage user accounts.

== Prerequisites ==
* EVE-NG environment prepared (local or hosted by ColourFi).
* Windows Server ISO image and a Linux distribution ISO (e.g., Ubuntu).
* Basic understanding of virtualization concepts.

== Step 1: Deploy VMs in EVE-NG ==
# Log into your EVE-NG environment.
# Create a new lab file (e.g., ''System_Config_Lab.unl'').
# Add two nodes:
** '''Windows Server VM''' (using your Windows ISO/template).
** '''Linux VM''' (e.g., Ubuntu or CentOS).
# Connect both nodes to the same management network.
# Start the nodes and proceed with the OS installation:
** '''Windows Server''': Follow the wizard to complete installation.
** '''Linux''': Select install option and complete basic setup.

== Step 2: Configure System Settings ==

=== On Windows Server ===
# Open '''Server Manager''' → Local Server.
# Change '''Computer Name''' → Set hostname (e.g., ''WIN-SERVER01'').
# Configure '''Static IP''' from Control Panel:
## Network & Sharing → Adapter Settings → Set IPv4 manually.
## Example: ''192.168.100.10 /24, Gateway 192.168.100.1''.
# Set Time Zone:
## Date & Time settings → Change time zone (e.g., ''UTC+8 Perth'').

=== On Linux ===
# Open terminal (or console).
# Change hostname:
<pre>
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname linux-server01
</pre>
# Configure IP address (example using netplan for Ubuntu):
<pre>
sudo nano /etc/netplan/01-netcfg.yaml
</pre>
Example config:
<pre>
network:
version: 2
ethernets:
ens3:
dhcp4: no
addresses: [192.168.100.11/24]
gateway4: 192.168.100.1
nameservers:
addresses: [8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1]
</pre>
Apply changes:
<pre>
sudo netplan apply
</pre>
# Set time zone:
<pre>
sudo timedatectl set-timezone Australia/Perth
</pre>

== Step 3: User Account Management ==

=== On Windows Server ===
# Open '''Computer Management''' → Local Users and Groups.
# Add a new user (e.g., ''student1'') with a secure password.
# Assign the user to a group (e.g., ''Administrators'' or ''Users'').

=== On Linux ===
# Create a new user:
<pre>
sudo adduser student1
</pre>
# Assign user to groups (e.g., sudo):
<pre>
sudo usermod -aG sudo student1
</pre>

== Hands-On Exercise ==
* Deploy one '''Windows Server VM''' and one '''Linux VM''' in EVE-NG.
* Configure each with:
** Unique hostname (''WIN-SERVER01'' / ''LINUX-SERVER01'').
** Static IP address (''192.168.100.10'' / ''192.168.100.11'').
** Correct time zone (''Australia/Perth'').
* Create at least one additional user account on each system.

'''Deliverable:''' Both VMs should be deployed, networked, and accessible with configured hostnames, IPs, and user accounts.