This enterprise infrastructure lab replicates a modern small-to-medium business environment using enterprise-grade hardware and software. Built entirely from the ground up, it serves as a hands-on platform for developing real-world experience in systems administration, networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
The environment consists of a three-node Proxmox VE cluster running on Dell PowerEdge servers, centralized storage with a QNAP NAS, dedicated OPNsense firewall, dual 10Gb MikroTik switching, and TP-Link Omada networking. It supports Windows and Linux workloads while providing a realistic environment for testing enterprise technologies and security tools.
Infrastructure Highlights
- 3-node Proxmox VE cluster (Dell PowerEdge R630 & 2× R740xd)
- 10Gb enterprise networking with dual MikroTik CRS309 switches
- OPNsense next-generation firewall with VLAN segmentation and VPN
- QNAP NAS providing centralized storage and backups
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows Server services
- Splunk, Wazuh, Suricata, Nessus, Wireshark, and Nmap for security monitoring
- Enterprise rack with UPS, structured cabling, and centralized management
This lab continues to evolve as I explore new enterprise technologies, document projects, and expand my skills in infrastructure engineering and cybersecurity.