Lab Preparation Task List
Table 4.2 summarizes the tasks you need to perform when designing and building a test lab.
Table 4.2 Lab Preparation Task List
Task |
Location in Chapter |
|---|---|
Select a lab model. |
Determining the Lab Strategy |
Select one or more lab locations. |
Determining the Lab Strategy |
Set up an interim lab (if needed). |
Setting Up a Preliminary Lab |
Determine lab space and environmental requirements. |
Designing the Lab |
Determine power and network connection requirements. |
Designing the Lab |
Design and document logical and physical configuration for the lab. |
Designing the Lab |
Determine hardware requirements. |
Designing the Lab |
Determine software requirements, including business applications and tools. |
Designing the Lab |
Determine who needs to use the lab. |
Designing the Lab |
Determine database requirements. |
Designing the Lab |
Determine wiring and network tap plans. |
Designing the Lab |
Acquire hardware, including cables and software. |
Building the Lab |
Acquire workspace equipment, such as desks, chairs, whiteboards, corkboards, lamps, telephones, and shelving. |
Building the Lab |
Build and configure the network. |
Building the Lab |
Test network connectivity. |
Building the Lab |
Build and configure the servers. |
Building the Lab |
Install applications and build databases on the servers. |
Building the Lab |
Install testing and administrative tools. |
Building the Lab |
Build and configure the client computers. |
Building the Lab |
Install applications on the client computers. |
Building the Lab |
Test all the lab components. |
Building the Lab |
Assign a lab manager. |
Managing the Lab |
Define a change control process for the lab. |
Developing Lab Guidelines |
Create, test, and document the lab restore process. |
Developing Lab Guidelines |