Quick Update
Published: November 11, 2025
Just a quick update, I've been focusing more on my writeups, which you can check out here. Thanks for stopping by, and happy hacking!
Problem #1: Account Locked Out
Published: October 28, 2025
This is one of the most common Service Desk issues. Account lockouts typically occur after multiple failed login attempts, which is a security measure to prevent brute force attacks.
Reverse Proxy Media Server
Published: September 14, 2025
This was a doozy of a project. My friend wanted to watch a movie called "Do the Right Thing". Funny enough, I actually had this movie on my media server.
NorthStar Consulting Project – Part 5: Home Run
Published: September 05, 2025
With all users and OUs in place, I created several Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and manage resources
NorthStar Consulting Project – Part 4: Lab Setup
Published: September 05, 2025
I started by installing Windows Server 2025 on the first VM. During installation, I chose the Desktop Experience option to ensure a GUI was available for easier configuration.
NorthStar Consulting Project – Part 3: Documentation
Published: August 31, 2025
AD DS Design Document, NorthStar Consulting – AD DS Implementation Plan Prepared by: Justin Van Den Hurk Date: 31/08/2025
NorthStar Consulting Project – Part 2: Scenario
Published: August 31, 2025
The company has grown to 7 staff members and until now, they've been working in a workgroup setup.
NorthStar Consulting Project – Part 1: Introduction
Published: August 31, 2025
I want to delve deeper into the world of Active Directory Domain Services, and by using project-based learning with the power of AI, I could achieve my goal of mastering AD DS concepts.
Proxmox Series - Part 3: Proxmox Installation
Published: August 2025
Setting up Proxmox was a lot easier than anticipated, thanks to their useful manuals and guides.
Proxmox Series - Part 2: Hardware Installation
Published: August 2025
Finally recieved my Optiplex 7060 but before I start the installation of proxmox, I just want to add a few bits of hardware.
Proxmox Series - Part 1: Hunting for a server
Published: August 2025
I have many ideas and these ideas require machines. Soucing a budget friendly computer to host multiple VMs could solve this problem.