We recommend that you use a test workstation, test server, or staging server to complete the exercises in each lab. However, it would be beneficial for you to have access to production-ready data in your organization. If you need to set up a workstation to complete the practice exercises, the minimum system requirements follow:
Personal computer with a 600 MHz Pentium III compatible or faster processor
512 MB of RAM or more (1 GB or more recommended)
350 MB free hard disk space for the SQL Server installation
450 MB additional free hard disk space if you plan to install SQL Server Books Online and sample databases
CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
Super VGA (1,024 x 768) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device