Getting Started with Your Test Environment

A key factor in the success of your Windows 2000 project is thorough testing based on realistic scenarios. Realistic scenarios require a test environment that simulates your production environment as much as possible. In this test environment, members of the planning teams can verify their assumptions, uncover deployment problems, and optimize the deployment design, as well as improve their understanding of the technology. Such activities reduce the risk of errors and minimize downtime in the production environment during and after deployment.