Before rolling out large-scale desktop changes, IT teams benefit from an isolated environment to validate workflows without impacting users. The Microsoft 365 deployment lab kit provides that sandbox, enabling hands-on testing of OS deployment, configuration, security, and cloud management paths.
The lab includes evaluation builds of key tools such as Configuration Manager and supports optional integration with Intune for hybrid (on-prem + cloud) scenarios. You can test deployment methods like task sequences and Autopilot to simulate device enrollment and provisioning.
For engineers using virtualization, the environment can be hosted on Hyper-V, making setup rapid, repeatable, and disposable.
Reserve 30–60 minutes to deploy and run this lab prior to production rollout. The upfront validation reduces risk, increases deployment confidence, and accelerates readiness for a modern workplace model.
Its free and available to download here.
