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Creating a Test Environment using Virtual PC

Hi, i would like to know what the best way of setting up a test environment using virtual pc.

We currently have a large AD structure and we want a safer way of testing Group policy and patches before they are
applied to the live environment. we have been given a server to set this test environment up, however is there a way of copying our current
domain in order to test new apps and play around with group policies without affecting the live environment?

Many Thanks for your help

Cheshire_techie

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

cheshire_techie

ASKER

Hi, Thank you for your response, we are looking for a solution using virtual pc. we do have vcentre, but can this be used for replication of the domain for testing , and does this sit seperate to the live environment.

many thanks

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cheshire_techie

ASKER

Thanks again. So could this setup be used to test wsus also? we currently have wsus physical machine. i take it we would need to make a vm.

Thanks again

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

Yes, although if you required WSUS to download the updates, you would need, to route from your Internal test network to the internet, without causing issues to your production, but this can be done.

cheshire_techie

ASKER

ok so far so good, so my next question, how would we route wsus so that it doesnt affect with our Live environment? Thanks again for your help.

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

I believe your original question has been answered, if you are happy with the answer, please assign points and close this question. "how would we route WSUS so that it does not affect with our Live Environment" is another question, please post a new question and myself of other Expert will be happy to assist.