Professional Summary:

• Extensive experience in Windows 2012/2008/2003/2000/NT4.0 Servers at single or multi domain platforms.
• Experience in Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, File Print Server, IIS Web Server 6.0/7.0/7.5, FTP, Terminal Server, RIS, RRAS, NAT, WSUS, Microsoft Clustering, Exchange Mail Server and ISA Server
• Ability to deploy and administer web-based email applications using IIS
• Advanced IIS and .NET server administration and troubleshooting experience. Experience in DMZ environment
• Experience in systems and/ or network administration running Windows Server with IIS
• Experience and Familiar with Virtualisation technologies like installing, configuring, administering VMware ESX/ESXi. Created and managed VMs virtual server and also involved in the maintenance of the virtual server.
• Datacenter/Server consolidation and virtualization using VMware technologies experience with continuity of operations for large-scale virtualized data centers strong knowledge of VMware ESX and VI3.x,and VMware vSphere 4 features including VMotion, HA, Virtual SMP, Dynamic Resource Scheduler DRS and vSwitch design
• Experience with enterprise backup systems and disaster recovery operations familiarity with SAN technologies solid understanding of VI 3.x, vSphere 4 implementation with shared storage fiber channel, ISCSI, NFS / VMFS strategies for performance and optimization
• HP Proliant Blades BL460C / BL620C Series, HP Blade C3000 Servers, Dell M1000
• Blade Server, Dell Poweredge R310 Rack Server Series, HP Blade enclosures, Dell
• Rack mounts, HP ML/DL Series
• Expertise with VMware vCenter Lab Manager products
• Expertise with IP sub-netting, VLANs, Load Balancing, and High Availability HA architectures
• Modifying Active Directory users and groups using PowerShell scripting.
• Migrating user system files and security requirements using PowerShell scripting.
• Extensive understanding of networking concepts, IE. Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, VLANs, and routing in LAN/WAN, Ethernet Port, Patch Panel and wireless networks.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Open Office, Visio, Outlook, Printing, Windows networking.
• Experience with x86 / x64 Intel, HP, IBM Dell hardware like rack-mounted servers, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.
• Familiar with Data Center/Server Farm environment like Servers deployment, Cabling labeling maintaining AC cooling, Environmental Sensing Devices, power and UPS monitoring.
• Ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to support and Documentation. Quick learner, highly motivated team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• VMware vSphere 4.0/4.1/5.0, VCenter Server 4.0/4.1/5.0, ESX 3.5/4.0/4.1, ESXi 4/5.x, VMware Update Manager, VMware View 4.6 VDI ,VMware vCenter Converter.
• HA, DRS, FT, vMotion, Storage vMotion, VMware Capacity Planner, SRM, VDR.
• Windows Administration:
• Configuration of DHCP and DNS, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 - installation and configuration, installation and configuration of Active Directory and Internet Information Service IIS 5.0/6.0 , creating users and groups, setting user access controls
• Networking:
• OSI Reference Model, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting, IaaS, SaaS Ethernet LAN, TCP/IP, UDP, switches, routing concepts, virtual network concepts including vSwitches, VLANs, dvSwitch, TCP/IP stack for virtualization.
• Hardware:
• HP ProLiant DL380G4/G5/G6 Intel Xeon, HP Proliant DL580 G5, Dell PowerEdge 2850, 2950, R710, HP BL 460c G5/G6 blade servers, C7000 HP Chassis, HP Tape Library MSL 6060,MSA 1000 SAN, Sun Storage tech Tape Library.
• Operating Systems:
• Windows Server OS NT/2000/2003/2008, Windows 7/XP/NT, Linux Ubuntu , UNIX.
• Third Party Applications:
• Veeam Monitor, Veeam Reporter, Veeam Backup and Replication, Platespin.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

VMware/Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed VMware vSphere ESXi 4/4.1/5.0/5.1 and ESX server 4.1/5.0/5.1
• Installing, configuring and Windows 2012 servers of DHCP, FTP, Web Server and SQL Database Server.
• Installation and administration of Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP servers. Administrating and responsible for Microsoft File and Print servers cluster on windows 2012. Managing printers' queues, spoolers, files and folders permission, maintenance/failover of cluster when required
• Managing Exchange 2012 servers and troubleshooting issues related to User and group accounts, mail delivery, configuring MX records to enable and disable domain.
• Migration of Windows servers 2008 to 2012.
• Responsible for Security Patch Management and Deployment to all clients using Microsoft WSUS.
• Administering DHCP Server creation of reservation and configuration of server options.
• Configured Terminal Server to access to the servers using Remote Desktop Protocol.
• Maintaining Local Area Network LAN , using Cisco Switches.
• Responsible for Active directory, GPO, Domain users, Administrating users and groups and given appropriate permissions and privilege to access our LAN and Domain environment.
• Configure and Managed Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 for the users.
• Analyze, log, track and complex software and hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, server, and application to meet business needs.
• PowerShell scripting on user account modification.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data center on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Created virtual machines on ESX Servers.
• Created standard Templates and deployed servers from the Templates.
• Built number of VMs through templates/clones, created templates/clones for future use and physical servers/hosts 5.0/5.1 from ISO Images.
• Designed and successfully implemented VMware ESX servers for server consolidation.
• Configured VMware on clustered environment, Implemented vMotion, DRS, HA. Virtualized Windows servers using VMware Converter P2V and V2V.

Environment: VMware vSphere 4/4.1/5.0, ESX server 3.5/4/4.1, ESXi 4/4.1/5.0, Windows 2008/2012, SQL 2005, vCenter 4.0/4.1/5.0, IIS, HP Sitescope, DRS, P2V, V2V, vCenter update manager, SRM.

Confidential

VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring and Windows 2008 servers of DHCP, FTP, Web Server and SQL Database Server.
• Installation and administration of Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP servers. Administrating and responsible for Microsoft File and Print servers cluster on windows 2008. Managing printers' queues, spoolers, files and folders permission, maintenance/failover of cluster when required.
• Configured and Documented windows clustering for VCenter server and SQL Servers.
• Managing Exchange 2003 servers and troubleshooting issues related to User and group accounts, mail delivery, configuring MX records to enable and disable domain.
• Responsible for Security Patch Management and Deployment to all clients using Microsoft WSUS.
• Administering DHCP Server creation of reservation and configuration of server options.
• Configured Terminal Server to access to the servers using Remote Desktop Protocol.
• Maintaining Local Area Network LAN , using Cisco 2950 Switches.
• Installed and configure Avocent DS view IP KVM and unmanaged KVM switches.
• LAN Cabling crimping, Patch Panel, PC Junction boxes, Phone Switches and Rack setup.
• Responsible for Active directory, GPO, Domain users, Administrating users and groups and given appropriate permissions and privilege to access our LAN and Domain environment.
• Configure and Managed Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 for the users.
• Analyze, log, track and complex software and hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, server, and application to meet business needs.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data centre on daily, weekly and monthly basis

Environment: Windows 2000/2003/2008, Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, VMware ESXi 4, VMware vSphere 4, ESX 4, VMware vCenter, VMware Standalone Convertor, Open filer iSCSI SAN/NAS, iStore SAN, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault NAS.

Confidential

VMware System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• VMware Server management including server template creation and management, server deployments as well as ESX host troubleshooting.
• Performed ongoing hardware and software maintenance of Windows server environment, including VMware ESX Server and virtual machines.
• Managed project to migrate VMware ESX 3.0.2 Environment to ESX 3.5
• Install and configured VMware ESX 3.5, ESXi 3.6, HA, DRS, VDI on servers and workstations.
• Developed processes and standards patching ESX Hosts using HP Remote Deployment packages.
• Excellent experience with designing and implementing VMware backup products and disaster recovery solutions.
• Extensively used VMware update manager to install patches and updates on ESX hosts and virtual machines.
• Performed P2V migrations using PlateSpin Power Convert and VMware Converter.
• Responsible for all change management documentation for the VMware environments.
• Globally supported and built out VMware ESX Environments.
• Troubleshot issues ranging from storage to HA and DRS
• Create a Virtual Desktop Environment used for testing applications.
• Worked on 'Best Practices' for SAN LUN design and usage.
• Performed Capacity Analysis and managed environment growth.
• Supported 300 BIS ESX Hosts at remote J J offices.
• Build and maintained the 18 ESX Host VDI Virtual Desktop Environment for application testing on various OS platforms.
• Developed and maintained network policies, procedures and reports.
• Installation and administration of Windows Active Directory, DNS, WINS and DHCP servers.
• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting on Windows NT/2000/2003 servers using enterprise standards.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003, Exchange Server 2003, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP/Vista, VMware ESX Server, VMware vSphere, VMware vCenter, VMware Standalone Convertor.

Confidential

VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed, engineered, monitored, and maintained various information systems on a LAN with 30 Windows Servers and over 120 end users, ensuring the stability and streamlined the problem resolution process
• Built, implemented, managed, and maintained a Windows 2000 Active Directory domain, incorporating a Citrix farm used by ASP customers for in-house hosted databases in a 24x7 environment
• Secured, built, and maintained multiple FTP/SFTP sites using WSFTP server, Globalscape Server, and IIS server
• Managed hardware, software, ISP, and builder contractor/vendor relationships, resulting in a cost savings
• Installing, troubleshooting and supporting Windows 2003 server administration and Active Directory.
• User Support - Monitoring and troubleshooting system performance, server user related problems. Support users to resolve their day to day issues related to OS, E-mail, Account issues, hardware etc.
• Managed the installation and configuration of Windows 2000 Server/Workstations.
• Created user and computer accounts on the Active directory users and computers.
• Configured servers for DHCP, WINS and DNS services.
• Installation, configuration and Administration of IIS web servers.
• Support Training - Provide necessary help / training to IT Helpdesk / Telecom Support Personal to resolve day to day issues.
• Built servers and installed applications as per the company standards and requirement. Used windows 2003 Standard Edition. Upgraded the Firmware of the servers. Participated in mounting, racking and cabling of the servers
• Monitored the servers and trouble shot the server issues
• Resolved the user issues related to Active Directory Users and groups

Environment: Windows 2000/2003, Exchange Server 2003, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Windows XP/Vista, VMware ESX Server, VMware vSphere, VMware vCenter, VMware Standalone Convertor.

Confidential

System Administrator

• Served in computer maintenance, performed all types of hardware, software maintenance and engineering in addition to systems selection, backup and technical support.
• Diagnosed and troubleshot Window processing problems and applied solutions to increase network efficiency.
• Administered user, group, share and NTFS security utilizing ADUC and administered remotely using terminal server and remote desktop managed group policy.
• Completed Backup Exec tape backups and Windows patching.
• Administered Netware and Windows accounts to facilitate a NovellZen Works 4 desktop migration.
• Delivered shares and applications via Console One and App Launcher and addressed group policy conflicts.
• Served as an initial point of contact to resolve hardware, software, and migration issues.
• Ensured network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrades.
• Implemented and utilized Ghost for imaging. Migrated data during XP refresh.
• Resolved network connectivity and email issues. C
• Implemented, Managed ISA server 2004 Firewall with web filtering and Remote Access VPN.
• Implemented and managed McAfee Antivirus EPO Server and clients for LAN security
• Monitoring of Internet usage, Antivirus statistics and reporting to Project Manager.
• Responsible managing Online Trading applications, Servers Connectivity with stock exchanges, providing remote support to end clients and branch users.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs port mapping, naming etc. , and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• Investigated user problems, determined possible solutions, oversaw software, installation and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

Environment: Windows 2000 / 2003, SQL Server 2000, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft WSUS, Windows XP.