Ever wanted to take a quick tour of AD, Windows Server 2003, IIS 6.0, etc but didn’t have the time, the spare machine and the appropriate evaluation code to do so? Even if you did find all of those, do you still feel like you’d be stranded trying to figure out your way around the new features and functionality? Using Virtual Server and Virtual PC technologies, the TechNet team has created a self-provisioning lab environment and put together the necessary collateral for any IT pro with 75 minutes of time and an internet connection to test drive Windows Server 2003. I think this is a great idea and I’m glad to see the TechNet team taking this on. So, go take a test drive – http://www.microsoft.com/technet/vlab.
Here are the details I just received in my inbox:
TechNet Virtual Lab Launches!!
Ever wanted to test Microsoft's newest software in a totally secure 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 Lab.
Step into the Virtual Lab for Free
As part of the TechNet Virtual Lab, you will have full access to Windows Server 2003 through seven modules, including: Active Directory, Group Policy Management Console, IIS 6.0, Security, etc. You get a downloadable manual and a 75-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 75-minute blocks anytime.
It's simple—no complex setup or installation is required to try out Windows Server 2003 running in the full-featured TechNet Virtual Lab. Try out the great new Web services, management features and security tools in Windows Server 2003 today!!