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memdocs/configmgr/core/get-started/set-up-your-lab.md

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- **The lab environment uses Windows Server 2012 R2**, into which we will install Configuration Manager.
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You can download an evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 from the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2012).
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You can download an evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 R2 from the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2012-r2).
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Consider modifying or disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration in order to more easily access some of the downloads referenced throughout the course of these exercises. For more information, see [Internet Explorer: Enhanced Security Configuration](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/dd883248(v=ws.10)).
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1. Navigate to the [System Center Evaluations](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection) page to download the newest evaluation version of Configuration Manager.
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1. Navigate to the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager) page to download the newest evaluation version of Configuration Manager.
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Download a baseline version from the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview).
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Download a baseline version from the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager-technical-preview).
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## <a name="BKMK_TPFeedback"></a> Providing feedback
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If you have a Configuration Manager license from EMS, Microsoft 365, or a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), please see the [Product and Licensing FAQ](../../../understand/product-and-licensing-faq.yml#i-have-purchased-ems-or-microsoft-365-through-a-cloud-solution-provider--csp---do-i-have-rights-to-use-configuration-manager-).
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If you would like to purchase volume licenses for Configuration Manager, contact your preferred Microsoft Reseller or see [How to purchase through Volume Licensing](https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/how-to-buy/how-to-buy.aspx). You can also download media to install an evaluation edition of Configuration Manager from the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection) website.
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If you would like to purchase volume licenses for Configuration Manager, contact your preferred Microsoft Reseller or see [How to purchase through Volume Licensing](https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/how-to-buy/how-to-buy.aspx). You can also download media to install an evaluation edition of Configuration Manager from the [Evaluation Center](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager) website.
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The evaluation version doesn't require a Software Assurance agreement with Microsoft. [Evaluation installs](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection) are always the current branch, and you can use them for 180 days.
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The evaluation version doesn't require a Software Assurance agreement with Microsoft. [Evaluation installs](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager) are always the current branch, and you can use them for 180 days.
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The [technical preview branch](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-system-center-configuration-manager-and-endpoint-protection-technical-preview) is also available. This branch is a limited build of Configuration Manager that lets you try out new features. You install the technical preview using different media than the licensed versions. For more information, see [Technical Preview](../get-started/technical-preview.md).
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The [technical preview branch](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager-technical-preview) is also available. This branch is a limited build of Configuration Manager that lets you try out new features. You install the technical preview using different media than the licensed versions. For more information, see [Technical Preview](../get-started/technical-preview.md).
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Yes, you have rights to use Configuration Manager to manage clients covered by the EMS license. First download and install the [evaluation software](https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager). Then contact your CSP partner to obtain the license key from the Microsoft Partner Center support team, specifically CSP.<!--SCCMDocs#472,OSGS 33035978--> When your CSP partner talks with Microsoft Support, they should ask them to reference the internal article ID 4033838.<!--SCCMDocs#493-->
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