Virtual Labs


Step into the IIS7 Virtual Lab for Free

Ever wanted to test IIS7 software in a sandbox environment? Wouldn't it be great to be able to test new servers immediately, without formatting hard drives or dedicating one or more computers to the project? Now you can, with the IIS7 Virtual Lab.

It's simple - no complex setup or installation is required to try out new IIS7 features running in the Virtual Lab. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks anytime. As part of the Virtual Lab, you'll have full access to IIS7 through the following modules:

Available Virtual Labs

IIS 7.0


IIS 6.0

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Getting Started

Microsoft Windows
Only Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 are supported.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
Due to the complex requirements of presenting these lab content over the internet, only Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later is supported.

If you do not have IE 6 or later, you can download it here.

Screen Resolution
The labs are best viewed at a screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater. Otherwise you may experience clipping of content.

US English Keyboard
These online labs are in US English and only support US English Language Keyboards.

Cookies Enabled
You must have cookies enabled to run these labs.

To enable cookies, follow these steps:
  • Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
  • Click on the "Security" tab.
  • Click "Custom Level" button.
  • Scroll down to the "Cookies" section.
  • To enable:
    • Set "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" to "Enable".
    • Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable".
    • Click "OK" to save changes.

ActiveX Control
The Microsoft "Virtual Machine Remote Control" Active X control is required by this site. If you do not have it installed, you will be asked to in step1. There are instuctions relating to this located during the install.

Firewall
Connecting to the labs require that you have port 443 open. Please see your network administrator for assistance.