Building a Windows 2000 Test Lab
Building a Windows 2000 Test Lab |
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Table 4.2 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when designing and building a test lab.
Table 4.2 Lab Preparation Task List
| Task | Location in Chapter |
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| Select a lab model. | Determining the Lab Strategy |
| Select one or more lab locations. | Determining the Lab Strategy |
| Set up an interim lab (if needed). | Setting Up a Preliminary Lab |
| Determine lab space and environmental requirements. | Designing the Lab |
| Determine power and network connection requirements. | Designing the Lab |
| Design and document logical and physical configuration for the lab. | Designing the Lab |
| Determine hardware requirements. | Designing the Lab |
| Determine software requirements, including business applications and tools. | Designing the Lab |
| Determine who needs to use the lab. | Designing the Lab |
| Determine database requirements. | Designing the Lab |
| Determine wiring and network tap plans. | Designing the Lab |
| Acquire hardware, including cables and software. | Building the Lab |
| Acquire workspace equipment, such as desks, chairs, whiteboards, corkboards, lamps, telephones, and shelving. | Building the Lab |
| Build and configure the network. | Building the Lab |
| Test network connectivity. | Building the Lab |
| Build and configure the servers. | Building the Lab |
| Install applications and build databases on the servers. | Building the Lab |
| Install testing and administrative tools. | Building the Lab |
| Build and configure the client computers. | Building the Lab |
| Install applications on the client computers. | Building the Lab |
| Test all the lab components. | Building the Lab |
| Assign a lab manager. | Managing the Lab |
| Define a change control process for the lab. | Developing Lab Guidelines |
| Create, test, and document the lab restore process. | Developing Lab Guidelines |