90-Day Challenge - IT Infra & Cybersecurity

Duration: 90 Days (May – July)

Project Overview

This is a 90-day hands-on challenge to build foundational and advanced skills in IT infrastructure, systems administration, networking, and cybersecurity. The goal is to simulate real-world enterprise environments using open-source and cloud-native tools.

Objectives

Build and document daily practical skills
Set up local labs using VirtualBox, Proxmox
Use GitHub as a version-controlled progress log
Cover core topics from networking to security monitoring

Daily Log / Progress

All 90 days are logged in the GitHub repo:

✅ GitHub - 90DayChallenge_ITInfra-Cybersecurity

Tools & Technologies

VirtualBox, Proxmox VE, pfSense
Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), Zabbix, Graylog, TrueNAS
FortiGate Firewall, VLAN, VPN
Azure AD, AWS Free Tier
Ansible, PowerShell, Terraform
GLPI, Moodle, SharePoint Online, Bookstack

Key Highlights

End-to-end infra simulation with hybrid setup
Automated documentation using MkDocs
Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting systems built
Daily log helps track consistent learning and delivery

Screenshots & Architecture

📷 Add relevant architecture diagrams, lab topologies, screenshots of configuration dashboards, etc.

Outcome & Learning

Improved hands-on experience with enterprise tools
Created a reusable home lab environment
Documented setup for others to replicate
Enhanced readiness for interviews and certifications