Sam Gardiner

IT Support Portfolio

Projects

Practical projects documenting what I’ve configured, the problems I’ve investigated and how I’ve checked the results.

Project Details

  • Windows Server and Active Directory Home Lab

    Personal home lab

    Using virtual Windows Server and desktop environments to practise Active Directory administration, workstation domain joining, permissions and common support tasks.

  • Building My Home Network with OPNsense and AdGuard

    Personal home lab

    Repurposing a desktop PC as a router and firewall, developing my home network, and configuring DNS filtering and local hostname resolution.

  • Building My Home PC and Running Linux

    Personal hardware project

    Building a desktop PC from components, checking its BIOS configuration, and gaining practical experience running Bazzite Linux and investigating hardware and software issues.