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title: VMware Hands-on Labs
url: https://www.vmware.com/resources/hands-on-labs
description: Access VMware Hands-on Labs. Try out, for free, our latest products in a tested and documented, cloud-based, virtual lab environment.
---

# VMware Hands-on Labs

VMware Hands-on Labs provide a quick and easy way to access VMware products and solutions, testing use cases and learning about the latest features with no installation required.

[GET STARTED](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog)

## Hands-on Labs

[An Overview of VMware Hands-on Labs](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6355353912112)

### Experience the full range of VMware products and learn about new features

- Up and running on any browser in minutes and 100% free
- No installation, licenses, or special hardware required
- Relevant content available and updated year round

[EXPLORE CATALOG](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog)

## Odyssey

### VMware Odyssey are short tasks that challenge your knowledge of VMware products and solutions

- Test your VMware skills and race against the clock to see where you land on the leaderboard.
- Get instant feedback on your progress.
- Sharpen your skills and showcase your technical expertise.

[PLAY NOW](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?search=ody)

## HOL Request

### Planning an event? 

Requesting labs in advance ensures a great user experience. Labs will be ready at the start of your event, and a landing page makes the process seamless for attendees.

[REQUEST LABS](https://request.hol.vmware.com/)

## Investigate Your Favorite Products

![VMware Cloud Foundation](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltfac628569a6b85ab/67f3aea3a1c2149b26952a71/vmw-prod-icon-cloud-foundation-rgb.png)
**[VMware Cloud Foundation](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?search=HOL-27&products=VMware%20Cloud%20Foundation%20%28VCF%29))**

![VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt7445cbbc804208e0/68ee16ed7173c40152eba5cf/vmw-prod-icon-private-ai-nvidia-rgb.png)
**[VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?search=HOL-27&products=Private%20AI%20Foundation)**

![VMware Live Recovery](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt159b562e50c7ab62/66fb98bc809624de1c7f7c85/vmw-prod-ico-live-recovery-150x150.png)
**[VMware Live Recovery](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?search=HOL-27&products=VMware%20Live%20Recovery)**

![vDefend](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt0debe04ed98c6696/68ee176fc43e2f9da77bf3f4/vmw-prod-ico-distributed-firewall.png)
**[vDefend](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?search=HOL-27&products=vDefend%20Firewall)**

## [Resources](https://www.vmware.com/resources) 

![Blogs](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltb0e80cb53d8393e7/660787841da7d2d44caf50a9/icon-business-blog-2clr-lghtbg.png)
**[Blogs](https://blogs.vmware.com/hol/)**

Read the latest announcements and news about VMware Hands-on Labs.

## Browse the Catalog

- [GET STARTED](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog)

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