Google Workspace Lab
This lab simulates a real small business environment using Google Workspace and demonstrates practical administration skills relevant to IT support and junior system administrator roles.
Lab Structure
This lab covers the following areas:
- Domain Setup & DNS (MX, SPF, DKIM)
- Organizational Units (OUs)
- User Management (creation, suspension, lifecycle)
- Groups (communication and access control)
- Admin Roles & Permissions
- Security (2-Step Verification, password policies)
- Gmail Configuration (spam filtering, routing basics)
- Google Drive & Sharing (permissions, shared drives)
- Device & Endpoint Management (basic policies)
- Reporting & Monitoring (audit logs, login activity)
- Calendar & Meet configuration
- Basic Compliance (DLP awareness and Vault basics)
Sections
Domain Setup
Domain verification and DNS configuration.
Organizational Units (OUs)
Structuring users to apply policies.
User Management
Account lifecycle, password resets, and suspension.
Groups
Mailing lists and permission-based access.
Admin Roles
Delegating admin access securely.
Security
2FA enforcement and login policies.
Gmail Configuration
Spam filtering and basic routing.
Google Drive & Sharing
Access control and shared drives.
Device Management
Basic endpoint control and policies.
Reporting & Monitoring
Audit logs and activity tracking.
Compliance (Basic)
DLP awareness and Vault basics.
Goal of This Lab
To demonstrate:
- Practical administration skills
- Security best practices
- Ability to manage a real-world Google Workspace environment