Olympia V2 is the next step for enabling Windows Insiders to try new and pre-release Windows 10 Enterprise features. Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise v2 provides a complete Microsoft 365 deployment and management testing environment that can be run directly on your own machines. The lab features both client and administrative functionality, including System Center Configuration Manager Preview plus connectivity to Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility Security evaluation trials. Customers can also add the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Enterprise build to the lab.
This is a great lab toolkit, to start with the new features. It is easy to setup with a great learning curve.
First we download the entire Lab. it around 14GB
The table below lists the virtual machines, which will be imported and created in Hyper-V:
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Server Name |
Roles & Products |
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HYD -DC1 |
Active Directory Domain Controller, DNS, DHCP, Certificate Services Windows Server 2016 |
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HYD-CM1 |
System Center Configuration Manager Technical Preview Branch – Version 1808 (Note: After installing a baseline version, you can then use in-console updates to bring your installation up-to-date with the most recent preview version. See Section 4.) Windows Deployment Services Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Windows 10 ADK Windows Software Update Services Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Windows Server 2016 |
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HYD-APP1 |
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Windows Server 2016 |
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HYD-GW1 |
Remote Access for Internet Connectivity Windows Server 2016 |
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HYD-CLIENT1 (Optional) |
If the Windows 10 Insider Preview ISO image is imported, this machine will be created with windows installed and will be Domain Joined |
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HYD-CLIENT2 (Optional) |
If the Windows 10 Insider Preview ISO image is imported, this machine will be created with windows installed and will be Domain Joined |
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HYD-CLIENT3 (Optional) |
If the Windows 10 Insider Preview ISO image is imported, this machine will be created with windows installed and will be on Workgroup |
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HYD-CLIENT4 (Optional) |
If the Windows 10 Insider Preview ISO image is imported, this machine will be created with windows installed and will be on Workgroup |
The VM list in Hyper-v
The table below lists the credentials and access type available in the default implementation:
After that just extract the files, keep in mind the setup extract the files at the current location of the setup files. You can move the VM’s afterwards
Starting the setup and extracting the VM’s
Select your Vswitch on the Hyper-v server
Select a insiders ISO or download one,
Plenty of room in the Windows Server 2019 Hyper-v server with Storage Spaces direct.
The extracting can take up some time depends on the disks and CPU speed for extraction
After the Extraction Several VM’s are added to the Hyper-v Server
The Gateway will route all the data to internet.
The setup is done the full lab is installed, there are several laps that you can do and setup
The domain structure that is created is the basic for all the labs
A SCCM site is created and ready for use. As this is the Technical preview I already got the 1812 Build
In the Azure Active directory we set some custom pictures.
Customize these screens is easy done in the Azure portal
Next step is use SCCM and Intune to manage your systems. This lab is perfect for showing all the options.
The Setup is Complete and ready to use, this lab is a great way to self explore the new features.
This guide is designed to provide step-by-step guidance in demonstrating the basic functionality of the feature.
· Lab Setup
o On-Premises Environment
o Cloud Environment
o On-Premises Environment Post Setup Manual Steps
· Servicing
o Windows Analytics Update Compliance
· Deployment & Management
o Modern Device Deployment
o Modern Device Management with AutoPilot
o Co-Management
o Modern Application Management with Intune
o Enterprise State Roaming
· Security
o Windows Information Protection
o Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
o Windows Defender Application Guard
o Windows Defender Exploit Guard
o Windows Hello
o Credential Guard
o Device Encryption (MBAM)
o Device Guard – User Mode Code Integrity
· Compatibility
o Windows Analytics Upgrade Readiness
o Browser Compatibility
o Desktop Bridges
· Additional Labs
o MDM WINS over GP
o MAM FAQ
The Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise was designed for Windows Insiders who want to try new experimental and pre-release Enterprise Privacy and Security features. There are two versions of the lab:
· Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise v1 – provides a client-side view of the latest Microsoft 365 enterprise features through access to Olympia Corp – a virtual corporation has been set up to reflect the IT infrastructure of real world business.
· Windows Insider Lab for Enterprise v2 – provides a complete Microsoft 365 deployment and management testing environment that can be run directly on your own machines. The lab features both client and administrative functionality, including System Center Configuration Manager Preview plus connectivity to Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility + Security evaluation trials.
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