Introduction to AutomatedLab
summary
AutomatedLab is a PowerShell module that claims to turn manual lab builds into code driven installs and actually delivers: sample scripts create a two-server Active Directory forest and automate network, VM, domain and post‑install testing. It can deploy a Root CA and Privileged Access Workstation, integrates external switches, and exposes parameters for repeatable runs. The repo is MIT licensed with more than 50 samples, first builds take 45–60 minutes and subsequent runs drop to about 10–15 minutes.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 5:04Standardized lab environments
- 7:30What is AutomatedLab and why it matters
- 16:12Demo: Simple AD lab
- 26:42Roles and configurations
- 35:10Demo: PKI setup
- 41:52Key takeaways
- 42:34Q&A
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