Infrastructure & Cloud Management for Organizations That Need It Built Right and Kept That Way
Most small organizations don't need enterprise-scale infrastructure. They need environments that are clean, documented, and maintainable — where servers are stable, identity is managed correctly, cloud platforms are configured properly, and the network holds everything together reliably. Core Tech KC designs, deploys, and manages infrastructure environments for schools, nonprofits, and small businesses across Kansas City. You work directly with Seth throughout.
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"Seth manages the full IT environment for our school and parish, supporting over 500 devices. He has implemented a structured and reliable infrastructure that keeps daily operations running smoothly for students, faculty, and staff."
What This Page Is About
Infrastructure & Cloud covers the deeper technical layer of IT management — the systems and platforms that everything else depends on. If your organization runs Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, or a hybrid environment where on-premises infrastructure connects to cloud platforms, this is the relevant page.
For organizations that primarily need Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace administration, those dedicated pages cover those services in depth. This page is for environments where the infrastructure picture is more complex — or where you want to understand the full scope of what Core Tech KC manages.
Common Infrastructure Scenarios
Organizations that contact Core Tech KC about infrastructure are usually dealing with one of these situations:
- Hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID environments that need to be connected, cleaned up, or properly documented
- Aging VMware infrastructure or server hardware approaching end of life with no clear replacement plan
- Mixed Google Workspace and Windows environments in schools — Chromebooks alongside Windows servers and Active Directory
- On-premises file servers that need lifecycle planning, migration guidance, or cleanup
- Documentation that was never created or was lost after a vendor departure — nobody fully understands what exists or how it's configured
- Virtualization decisions — whether to stay on VMware, move to Proxmox, or restructure the environment entirely
- A new deployment or infrastructure build that needs to be designed and documented correctly from the start
These are the situations where infrastructure expertise matters most — and where having someone who knows the full stack makes the difference between a clean environment and one that accumulates technical debt.
Cloud and Identity
Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
Tenant administration, user lifecycle, licensing, and security policies. Entra ID configuration for cloud-only and hybrid identity environments. Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, and admin account hardening. Hybrid identity — connecting on-premises Active Directory to Entra ID for organizations running both environments.
Google Workspace and Google Admin
Tenant administration, OU structure, user lifecycle, and Chrome device management. Google Workspace for Education and Google for Nonprofits licensing and configuration. Identity and access management across Google environments.
Active Directory
On-premises Active Directory design, cleanup, and ongoing management. Group Policy configuration and maintenance. OU structure, security groups, and access controls that reflect how the organization actually operates. Domain trust relationships and hybrid identity where applicable.
Onboarding and offboarding
Structured processes for adding and removing users across all connected systems — AD, M365, Google Workspace, and connected applications. Access removed completely and promptly when staff leave. New user provisioning that is consistent and documented rather than done differently every time.
Servers and Virtualization
Windows Server environments
Windows Server design and deployment focused on clarity and long-term maintainability. File services, print services, DNS, DHCP, and domain services managed and documented. Server configurations written down so troubleshooting doesn't start from scratch.
Dell PowerEdge and business server hardware
Hands-on experience with Dell PowerEdge server platforms commonly used in school and small business environments. Hardware procurement guidance, lifecycle planning, and maintenance so server replacements happen on a schedule rather than in a crisis.
Virtualization — VMware and Proxmox
Hypervisor design and management for organizations running virtualized environments. VMware vSphere for environments already standardized on VMware. Proxmox as a practical, cost-effective alternative for organizations building new virtualized infrastructure. VM deployment, snapshots, and lifecycle management.
Server lifecycle planning
Refresh cycle planning so aging servers are identified and replaced before they fail. Hardware standardization to reduce the number of platforms that need to be supported. Procurement guidance to source the right hardware for the environment's actual requirements.
Networks and Wireless
Network design and infrastructure
Switching, routing, VLAN design, and segmentation for office, school, and multi-building environments. Ubiquiti UniFi and Cisco networking hardware — the platforms most commonly used in Core Tech KC environments. Structured cabling coordination and network documentation.
Wireless
Access point design and placement for reliable coverage across classrooms, offices, and common areas. High-density wireless for device-heavy environments. Ongoing maintenance and firmware management to keep wireless performing consistently.
Remote access and connectivity
Site-to-site VPN and remote access configuration for organizations with multiple locations or hybrid workforces. Secure, documented remote access that works consistently and is maintained over time.
The Goal
A technology environment that is understandable, supportable, and maintained proactively — so it stays reliable and doesn't require constant emergency attention. Clean documentation, consistent standards, and infrastructure designed to be managed and supported responsibly without hidden complexity.
Technologies Commonly Supported
- Microsoft 365 — Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams
- Google Workspace — Google Admin, Chromebook management, Google for Education and Nonprofits
- Windows Server — Active Directory, Group Policy, file and print services, DNS/DHCP
- VMware vSphere — virtualization for organizations standardized on VMware
- Proxmox — open-source virtualization for new deployments and cost-conscious environments
- Dell PowerEdge — server hardware commonly used in school and small business environments
- Ubiquiti UniFi — switching, routing, and wireless
- Cisco — switching and routing for environments with existing Cisco infrastructure
This is not an exhaustive list. Core Tech KC supports a broad range of business and education technology platforms.
Common Outcomes
- Servers and virtualization environments that are stable, documented, and maintained
- Identity management that reflects how the organization actually operates
- Hybrid environments where on-premises and cloud systems work together cleanly
- Network infrastructure that holds everything together reliably
- Lifecycle planning that prevents hardware failures from becoming crises
- Documentation that makes future changes faster and less risky
- An infrastructure environment that can be managed and supported responsibly without hidden complexity
Who This Is For
This page is most relevant for organizations that have — or are building — environments with meaningful on-premises infrastructure alongside cloud platforms. Schools with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Google Workspace. Small businesses running virtualized server environments alongside Microsoft 365. Nonprofits with on-premises file servers and hybrid identity.
Organizations that run entirely cloud-based environments with no on-premises infrastructure will find the Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Network Support pages more directly applicable.
Core Tech KC is a good fit for organizations that want their infrastructure designed, documented, and managed by someone with direct hands-on experience across the full stack. It's usually not the right fit for organizations that need large multi-site enterprise infrastructure management or 24/7 infrastructure operations.
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Start With a Free IT Review
If your infrastructure environment is complex, undocumented, or overdue for a structured review, the free 30-minute IT review is the right starting point. Share what you're working with — Seth will review it and give you a clear picture of where the priorities are and what a structured engagement would look like.
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