Introduction
With Microsoft VHD we can setup Virtual Machine on local system for learning and development
Downloading VM Files
We can Download VHD file from Microsoft Lifecycle Services(https://lcs.dynamics.com/) using two Mathods
- azcopy
- Normal
Downloading using azcopy method
- Download azcopy from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-use-azcopy-v10#download-azcopy in C:\d365 Folder and extract here
2. Login to https://lcs.dynamics.com/ > Click on Shared Assets Library Link
3. Click on Downloadable VHD link on left side -> Then Select the VHD File to Download -> then click on Generate SAS link -> See below screenshot
NOTE: One File Download at a Time, Multiple File Section are not allowed
4. You will get below Message on Screen and the Link will by in Copy Windows Clipboard, need to Ctrl+V only.
5. Open PowerShell Prompt Using Administrator > Move to C:\d365\
6. Enter below Command
azcopy copy “SAS Link Copies paste here” . . represent current location C:\365\
7. Download all the 4 Parts using above procedure and extract in same C:\d365 folder, Make sure you have enough space in c drive to extract, otherwise extract in another drive where enough space available.
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