Command Line Basics: Network Enumeration
In this lab, you’ll practice using command line tools to query systems for network information. When you’re finished, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge of how to query and interpret command line tool results to identify how networks interconnect together systems.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
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!
Challenge
Linux Network Enumeration
In this challenge, you will use a Linux machine within your corporate network. On this machine, you’ll learn basic commands for gathering information about its network configuration using the ip command, the connections that it currently has using the netstat command, its ability to query for naming lookup information using the dig command, its ability to remotely connect via Secure Shell using the ssh command, and its ability to initiate data transfers using the curl command, all from the command line.
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Windows Network Enumeration
In this challenge, you will use a Windows 10 machine within your corporate network. On this machine, you’ll learn basic commands for gathering information about its network configuration, the connections that it currently has, and its ability to query for naming lookup information, all from the command line.
Challenge
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