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TechNet Virtual Labs

TechNet Virtual Labs

Ever wanted to test Microsoft's newest software in a sandbox environment? Wouldn't it be great to be able to test new servers immediately, without formatting hard drives or dedicating one or more computers to the project? Now you can, with the TechNet Virtual Labs.

Microsoft Virtual Labs Express

New to Microsoft Virtual Labs

Try out Microsoft Virtual Lab Express! Virtual Lab Express is the new addition to the Microsoft Virtual Labs family. With 30 minutes hands-on overview you can test drive your favorite Microsoft product; it is safe, easy and no downloads are necessary. So go ahead and take us for a test drive!

Win an iPAQ!

You Can Win a Pocket PC!

Attend any TechNet Virtual Lab and submit an evaluation between now and June 30, 2006 and you could win a Pocket PC! See official rules for more details. Offer open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only.


Featured Virtual Labs

Windows Exchange Virtual Labs

Microsoft Exchange Virtual Labs
Learn how to take advantage of key features of Exchange Server 2003. This lab provides exploration of the Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange management packs and walk-through server configurations. In addition, you'll explore anti-spam and SMTP security features, migration from Exchange Server 5.5, disaster recovery and more!

SQL Server 2005

SQL Server 2005 Virtual Labs
New Virtual Labs just added! SQL Server 2005 is Microsoft's next-generation data management and analysis software that will deliver increased scalability, availability, and security to enterprise data and analytical applications while making them easier to create, deploy, and manage. In these labs, you will get to experience many of the new features in SQL Server 2005 including XML support and deep business intelligence integration.

Systems Management Server Labs

Systems Management Server 2003 Virtual Labs
Test the capabilities of SMS 2003 in the sandbox environment of this virtual lab. Experiment with and learn more about SMS 2003 and Microsoft Active Directory integration, patch management, security updates, Office deployment and configuration of SMS for hardware and software asset inventory and usage.


SecuritySecurity

Improve the planning and management of your organization's security strategy with the help of this virtual lab. Familiarize yourself with and test security features of products such as Exchange Server 2003, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server and Windows Server 2003, and tools including Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and Software Update Services (SUS).

Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003

Road-test new and improved features and functionality of Windows Server 2003, including performance, management, and usability enhancements to Microsoft Active Directory, and more.


Microsoft AntigenMicrosoft Antigen

New Microsoft Antigen Virtual Labs are here!
With a layered, multiple scan engine approach, Antigen products help stop the latest threats before they impact business and users. Find out about this latest Microsoft technology by taking a Virtual Lab today!

SQL ServerSQL Server

Make use of all SQL Server has to offer. This lab provides walk-throughs that will enable you to take advantage of SQL Server Reporting Services by gaining familiarity with the Report Wizard and Report Designer.
Check out the new SQL Migration Assistant Lab!


Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003

If your organization is looking for an identity and access management solution, step into the MIIS 2003 virtual lab and try out some of the excellent features MIIS 2003 has to offer. Walk-through potential usage scenarios, learn how to synchronize different directories and data sources, automate identity management tasks, and more!

ISAISA

In this virtual lab, you'll experiment with ISA's advanced application-layer firewall, VPN, and Web cache solution. Gain exposure to new features in ISA 2004 and learn more about securing Exchange Server with ISA.
New ISA 2006 Beta Virtual Labs Are Here!


Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003

Test the capabilities of SMS 2003 in the sandbox environment of this virtual lab. Experiment with and learn more about SMS 2003 and Microsoft Active Directory integration, patch management, security updates, Office deployment and configuration of SMS for hardware and software asset inventory and usage.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003

Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 enables enterprises to develop an intelligent portal that connects users, teams, and information so that people can collaborate across the organization to work more efficiently. Join us for hands-on lab sessions where you will learn how to set up the portal, organize content on the portal, manage user permissions, create web parts for custom tasks and much more.


Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005Microsoft Live Communications Server 2005

Familiarize yourself with deploying Live Communications Server in our set of virtual labs. Topics covered include deploying in a single forest, single domain topology; enabling federation; enabling remote access, and deploying Live Communications Server archiving service.

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

Take advantage of key features of Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server management packs as well as new features of MOM 2005! This virtual lab allows you to experiment with managing Exchange and Active Directory and Monitoring SQL Server with MOM 2005 in the enhanced security of a sandbox environment.

 

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