In this episode I preview the “Building Your Cloud Infrastructure” Virtual lab. Learn how you can use System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 to streamline network and storage resources that are allocated to virtual machines as well as how to create new Hyper-V hosts and host clusters. TechNet Virtual Labs allow you to quickly and easily try out Microsoft’s newest products for free in 90 minutes or less. No complex setup or installation required.

Click here to check out TechNet Virtual Lab: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 - Building Your Cloud Infrastructure

If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information:

Resources:

• Microsoft Virtual Academy
• Are you ready for Private Cloud? Take a free 10-minute assessment
• Free 180 Day Trial! Download All Available System Center 2012 products here
• Free 180 Day Trial! Download Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• Free 180 Day Trial! Download Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1

Blogs:

• John Baker’s Blog
• Server and Cloud Platform Blog
• Private Cloud Architecture Blog

Videos:

• TechNet Radio: Virtual Lab Insider - An Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2012
• Your First Steps to Building a Private Cloud (3 part series)
• TechNet Radio: IT Time – Microsoft Private Cloud Community Evaluation Program
• TechNet Radio: IT Time–Microsoft Virtual Academy - System Center 2012 and the Private Cloud Course Preview
• TechNet Radio: IT Time – Microsoft Virtual Academy -System Center VMM 2012 and Configuration Manager 2012 Course Preview
• TechNet Radio: IT Time – Private Cloud Security Basics Part 1 | Part 2

Virtual Labs:

• TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center 2012

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