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Constructing a VMware home lab to boost your skillset

Building a virtual test lab to boost VMware skills

By Eric Siebert, Contributor

Homemade virtual test labs allow IT administrators to hone their skills outside of business hours. These personal labs provide valuable training time for virtualization enthusiasts, without the possibility of disrupting production environments. This article outlines the necessary hardware and software components for building a basic, virtualization home lab.

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