Ahmed Abdelwahed
Technical Trainer | Cloud & Infrastructure Specialist
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MCSA Complete Labs — Ahmed Abdelwahed Windows Server Microsoft Infrastructure 271 Pages · Lab Guide MCSA Complete Labs A hands-on lab guide covering the full Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server track — from Active Directory and DHCP to Hyper-V, ADFS, and IPv6. Built for the lab, proven in production. ✦ Ahmed Abdelwahed · MCT …
The “Microsoft Exchange Server – Quick Guide” is a comprehensive manual that covers managing Microsoft Exchange Server using the Exchange Management Shell (EMS). It includes details on Active Directory integration, DNS SRV records, and Service Connection Points (SCPs) for Autodiscover services. The guide explains the roles in Exchange Server 2010 and their consolidation in later …
Discover the essentials of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) with this comprehensive lab guide. This document provides step-by-step instructions on installation, configuration, and management of SCCM, making it an invaluable resource for IT professionals. Covering topics from hierarchy topology and site system roles to software update management and reporting, this guide ensures you have the …
Azure Hub-Spoke Network Topology — Ahmed Abdelwahed 🟢 Intermediate 🔵 Advanced Azure Networking Azure Hub-SpokeNetwork Topology A complete technical guide — from IP addressing and VNet peering to Azure Firewall, UDRs, and secure Bastion access. CLI-first, lab-proven. ✦ Ahmed Abdelwahed · MCT ✦ March 2026 ✦ Version 1.0 The Hub-Spoke topology is Azure’s go-to enterprise …
If you’re looking to learn modern monitoring practices, this lab guide is a hands-on walkthrough for setting up Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, and exporters on both Linux and Windows servers. This document brings together all the key labs in one comprehensive guide: Each lab includes: Download Monitoring_with_Prometheus_and_Grafana.docx
Explore the world of artificial intelligence with practical, real-world labs using Microsoft Azure. This downloadable PDF is designed to help you quickly build AI-powered solutions with no prior machine learning experience required. What’s inside: 📎 Download the PDF
Just published a new hands-on guide: Terraform for Azure!This practical lab covers everything you need to get started with Infrastructure as Code on Microsoft Azure, from installing the Azure CLI and Terraform to deploying real resources. The guide includes step-by-step labs: Perfect for IT pros, cloud engineers, and anyone looking to master Azure automation! Download …
This step-by-step tutorial helps you automate VM deployments on vSphere using Terraform.Perfect for IT professionals and DevOps engineers looking to boost efficiency.Includes code examples, configuration tips, and practical scenarios.Explore how Infrastructure as Code can transform your VMware operations.Read the full guide and start automating today! Access the PDF here:Terraform for VMware vSphere (Download Link)
Are you navigating the vast world of Microsoft 365 administration? My latest guide, “Administering Microsoft 365,” is here to make your journey easier. This document provides an in-depth overview of key tasks, including setting up tenants, managing users and licenses, configuring security policies, and deploying collaboration tools like Teams and SharePoint. This guide is perfect …
Are you ready to enhance your cybersecurity game? The Microsoft Sentinel | Quick Guide is here to help! This guide provides a detailed overview of Microsoft Sentinel, a scalable, cloud-native SIEM and SOAR solution designed to strengthen your security posture. Learn how to: 🔗 Download the Quick Guide
Master the Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification with this comprehensive lab guide. Covering a wide range of topics, this guide includes hands-on exercises for managing Azure Active Directory, implementing governance and compliance, configuring virtual networks, and managing Azure resources using ARM templates and the Azure CLI. Learn how to set up Azure VMs, manage Azure storage …
Master the essentials of AWS with this hands-on lab guide tailored for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam. This comprehensive resource covers key AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation. Learn to design and deploy scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. The guide includes practical exercises, detailed instructions, and …
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In today’s multi-cloud environment, understanding the strengths and differences of leading cloud providers is essential. My latest guide, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud – A Comparative Guide, offers a comprehensive comparison of these three giants, covering key areas such as global infrastructure, identity management, virtual machines, storage services, networking, backup, and security best practices. Whether you’re …