January 21, 2016 at 9:22 am
Also, Microsoft TechNet provides pre-configured virtual labs (a browser based on-demand VM) to go along with topical step-by-step instructional videos. You only need a Microsoft Live login ID to spin one up. I'm nor sure, but I believe they have something like a 2 hour lifespan.
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs
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January 21, 2016 at 10:05 am
Eric M Russell (1/21/2016)
Also, Microsoft TechNet provides pre-configured virtual labs (a browser based on-demand VM) to go along with topical step-by-step instructional videos. You only need a Microsoft Live login ID to spin one up. I'm nor sure, but I believe they have something like a 2 hour lifespan.
Thanks for the info, Eric. Seems like I'd heard of these MS VMs, but I'd forgotten about them.
I'm going to have to dig in to them a bit and see what's involved in creating and quickly restoring an environment if everything is lost every 2 hours.
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January 21, 2016 at 10:08 am
Wayne West (1/21/2016)
Eric M Russell (1/21/2016)
Also, Microsoft TechNet provides pre-configured virtual labs (a browser based on-demand VM) to go along with topical step-by-step instructional videos. You only need a Microsoft Live login ID to spin one up. I'm nor sure, but I believe they have something like a 2 hour lifespan.Thanks for the info, Eric. Seems like I'd heard of these MS VMs, but I'd forgotten about them.
I'm going to have to dig in to them a bit and see what's involved in creating and quickly restoring an environment if everything is lost every 2 hours.
They are intended to be used only briefly, just for the purpose and duration of a TechNet instructional video. The advantage is that they are preconfigured and ready to go based on what specific topic you're learning (like MDS or AlwaysOn Availabiity Groups) and require nothing on client PC but a MS Live login and web browser. You can always restart with a fresh VM session.
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