Designing the Test Lab

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

The lab planning process includes documenting the proposed test lab configuration. To design a lab that mimics your future production environment, you will need to simulate the proposed server and client environments as closely as possible. You also need to design domains for testing.

Figure 2.5 illustrates the test lab design process.

Figure 2.5   Designing the Test Lab