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AutomatedLab

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AutomatedLab is a free, open-source PowerShell-based framework for deploying and configuring virtualized lab environments.

AutomatedLab is a free, open-source PowerShell framework for spinning up preconfigured virtual test environments, reducing the effort of building repeatable labs. section 2.5 section 9.2

A four-machine practice lab

A representative environment contains Srv01 and Srv02 running Windows Server 2022, DC01 running Windows Server 2022, and Client1 running Windows 11. A reusable lab definition file can create the environment. section 2.5

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_ComputerSystem

Inspect the resulting computer-system data with Get-CimInstance, including expanded properties and remote computer details. section 9.2

How Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches, Second Edition: Write and organize scripts and tools covers it

How deep it goes
Demonstrates lab selection and a reusable definition file, but defers detailed deployment commands.
Examples
Uses a four-machine Windows lab and CIM queries to inspect local or remote computer-system properties.
What it assumes
Requires suitable Windows hardware, commonly 8–16 GB of RAM and sufficient disk space for virtual machines.
What you can do after
Apply it via AutomatedLab to spin up repeatable PowerShell test environments.
How it connects
Connects PowerShell automation with virtual machines, Hyper-V, Azure, and AWS lab environments.
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