How to setup or Create a VM with Hyper-V

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Dear Mr. Mike Rodrick or ITProTv Staff:

I am watching your courses on Windows Server 2016 and the MTA Windows Server Fundamentals, so far I am learning a lot and great content, I'm just worried that I won't make it before the deadline (Jan 31 2021) in order to be MCSA Server 2016 Certified due to amount of information I have to watch and learn, plus I wanted to ask which is the best way to create a virtual labs? use my own computer and use Hyper-V or use Amazon Lightsail to create virtual machines any suggestions on how I can do this, I have included my computer specifications and have run the "systeminfo.exe to see if I have the SLAT? and I do will this work?

I also have purchased the Mindhub, practice tests regarding the MTA Windows Server so I got 50% on my first try.

The Resources I am using

1. ITPro.tv (Premium)
2. VTC.com
3. Itdvds.com ( I like this one and the ITProTV they are closely related in terms of content)
4. O Reilly for books
5. Mindhub for practice tests
6. Technet for more resources on Microsoft info

This might be over kill, but the amount of info I need to know for these exams is incredible

Sorry for the long the email, any input will be greatly appreciated

Update (Dec 26 2020) I just figured out how to get the MS-Hyper-V installed on my Dell Desktop Computer with Windows 10 Pro edition (64 bit). Now, how to get an ISO file with Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 or 2016 edition, so I can play with it or create labs

Thanks,
Dan Loyer

a Big advocate for ITPro TV and telling everyone about it, I have even included on Facebook page, where someone gave me a positive review about ITPro tv

I don’t see the specs for your system listed here. An issue can be the amount of RAM and CPU that you have.

A really powerful option these days is to use AWS (NOT LIGHTSAIL). Using AWS permits you to use the Microsoft images that are part of the free tier AWS account. So you actually can build a lab, and if you are careful, the lab will be free to experiment with for one year.

I would recommend you consider the AWS Cloud Practitioner videos here so that you can get up to speed quickly with the basics of AWS.

@Daniel-Loyer ,

It will be an uphill battle to earn the MCSA Server 2016 by the retirement date. I would recommend focusing on the more current certification tracks. Either the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900). This would represent more current knowledge base to potential employers.

Since you did so well on the MTA practice exam, you could continue preparing for that one to complete before the deadline.

As @Anthony-Sequeira , mentioned, RAM will be the deciding factor on how many VMs you can run simultaneously, and how well they perform. With your premium ITProTV subscription, you have access to Practice Labs, which are a great way to get hands on experience. Remember, you don't have to follow the lab steps every time. Many times I fire up a random lab that has a couple of servers and a client or two, just to test something out. It's a great sandbox.

You can get evaluation software from Microsoft for many server operating systems. Currently you can go back to Server 2012. You can download the ISOs here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server.

You can also get Windows 10 trial here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows

Hope this helps, let me know if you need help setting up any VMs