Command Line Basics: Host Enumeration
In this lab, you’ll practice using command line tools to query systems for host information. When you’re finished, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge of how to interpret command line tool results, identify systems and better understand their purpose.
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Lab info
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Linux Host Enumeration
In this challenge you will use a Linux machine within your corporate network. You’ll learn basic commands for gathering information about Linux systems.
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Windows Host Enumeration & Automation
In this challenge you will use a Windows machine. As with the previous challenge, you’ll learn basic commands for gathering information about the host.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet knowledge
- Basic network knowledge, like what an IP address is used for etc