Summary
In this second video of the Configuration Manager Lab Setup series, the focus is on providing a comprehensive overview of the lab's configuration. This includes details about the hypervisor, virtual networking, guest virtual machines, and the host machine.
Highlights
- 🎥 Introduction to the Video: An overview of the configuration manager lab setup.
- 💻 Hypervisor Selection: The video suggests using an industry-standard hypervisor like Hyper-V, especially for users with Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions.
- 🌐 Virtual Networking: The use of internal and default virtual switches in Hyper-V to ensure communication between virtual machines and internet connectivity.
- 🖥️ Guest Virtual Machines Setup:
- Technex-DC01: Configured with 2GB RAM and 30GB storage, acting as a domain controller with DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory schema extension.
- Technex-CM01: Allocated 4-6GB RAM and 250GB storage, functioning with SQL Server, ADK, and other prerequisites for Configuration Manager.
- PC-01: Used for testing purposes, domain-joined to the network.
- 💾 Detailed Storage Configuration: Explanation of the 250GB storage distribution across multiple drives to enhance performance, backup, and recovery.
Key Insights
- 📈 Performance Recommendations: Suggests using an SSD for better performance and reduced RAM requirements.
- 🖥️ Host Machine Specifications: Utilizes an Intel i5 7th Gen CPU with 16GB RAM, sufficient for the lab setup.
- 📑 Overall Lab Layout: Visual representation of the entire network setup, including host machine, hypervisor, and virtual machines.
This video provides a foundational understanding necessary to proceed with the subsequent steps in the Configuration Manager Lab Setup series.
Watch the Video
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOirfT4Fh_0
