A hands-on Windows Server 2022 project demonstrating Enterprise File Server Administration using Active Directory, NTFS Permissions, SMB Shares, and File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
In this project, I designed and implemented an Enterprise File Server environment using Windows Server 2022 to simulate how organizations securely manage departmental data.
The objective was to build a centralized file management solution where users can access resources based on their roles while administrators can control permissions, manage storage usage, enforce security policies, and monitor file activities.
This project goes beyond basic file sharing by implementing enterprise-level file management features used in real-world IT environments.
- Build an enterprise file server infrastructure
- Configure secure departmental file sharing
- Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Manage permissions using Active Directory Security Groups
- Configure NTFS and SMB Share Permissions
- Control storage usage using FSRM quotas
- Restrict unauthorized file types
- Automate file classification
- Generate storage monitoring reports
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Server 2022 |
| Domain | crazyhub.local |
| Domain Controller | DC001 |
| Client Machine | PC001 |
| Network | 192.168.100.0/24 |
- Windows Server 2022
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- File Server Role
- SMB File Sharing
- NTFS Permissions
- Active Directory Security Groups
- File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
- Storage Quotas
- File Screening
- Automatic File Classification
Created centralized departmental storage:
Implemented secure access control based on department roles.
Configured:
- NTFS Permissions
- SMB Share Permissions
- Active Directory Security Groups
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Security Groups:
Configured:
✅ Storage Quotas
✅ File Screening
✅ Automatic File Classification
✅ Storage Reports
DC001
Windows Server 2022
AD DS | DNS | DHCP | | Enterprise File Server | | PC001 Domain Joined Client
Through this project, I gained practical experience in:
- Enterprise File Server deployment
- Windows Server Administration
- Active Directory integration
- Secure access management
- NTFS and SMB permission management
- Storage management using FSRM
- File Screening and Classification
- Troubleshooting permission and access issues
Planned enhancements:
- DFS Namespace & DFS Replication
- Windows Server Backup
- Print Server Deployment
- Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
- Hyper-V Virtualization
- Microsoft Entra ID Integration
Windows Server
Active Directory
File Server Administration
NTFS Permissions
SMB
FSRM
System Administration
Enterprise Infrastructure
⭐ This project is part of my continuous journey toward becoming a System Administrator / Network Engineer through hands-on enterprise infrastructure projects.