Stop Wasting Days Building Test Labs
The SQL Server Lab Accelerator gives you a complete, multi-server, domain-joined lab with a single command, so you can finally focus on the skills that accelerate your career.
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If you're a SQL Server DBA, you know the frustration...
You need to test a new Availability Group, practice a DR scenario, validate a security change, or start diving in on all the cool features of SQL Server 2025. But before you can even start, you're stuck.
Wasted Time
Hours, or even days, wasted on tedious setup before you can test anything.
Fear of Failure
Risking critical mistakes in production because you couldn't test changes properly in a realistic lab.
Click-Ops
Stuck in the mind-numbing repetition of manually creating VMs, installing Windows, building a domain, and configuring networking.
Your time is too valuable.
It shouldn't be this hard to get a professional lab environment.
Introducing:
The SQL Server Lab Accelerator
This isn't just a course; it's a career tool. In just one afternoon, you will master a system to deploy and manage a complete, enterprise-style lab right on your own laptop, using completely free software.
I'll give you a simple, 3-step plan to end the pain of manual lab setups forever.
✔ Free Software
✔ Local Deployment
✔ Full Windows Domain Support
"Luke’s course, which simplifies the process of setting up your own test lab, is undoubtedly a game-changer. Having a dedicated environment for experimentation will accelerate my learning journey significantly.
Moreover, the responsiveness and clarity of Luke’s support are commendable. When I encountered some issues during lab setup, his timely and precise instructions made all the difference."
Course Modules & Structure
Short, focused, and designed to deliver quick results.
Goal: We'll quickly install and configure the free, industry-standard tools for the job.
Goal: Experience the magic of automated deployment. Run a single command to deploy a complete environment.
Goal: Learn to control the environment with simple commands.
What You'll Need to Get Started
This course is designed to work on your local machine. Best of all, the software stack is completely free.
⬇ The Software Stack (Free)
VMware Workstation Pro
Free
HashiCorp Vagrant
Open Source Automation Tool
● Hardware Recommendations
Modern Windows PC
Windows 11 (Pro recommended)
Virtualization Enabled
BIOS/UEFI Virtualization support (VT-x)
Sufficient RAM
32GB Minimum
Prerequisite Knowledge
This course focuses exclusively on automation infrastructure. It assumes you are already familiar with SQL Server concepts.
Please Note: We do not teach how to install or configure SQL Server manually (Next-Next-Finish).
The SQL Server Lab Accelerator
Stop Building. Start Innovating.
