{"id":1031,"date":"2025-01-11T20:37:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T01:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jasmyn-wilhelm\/?page_id=1031"},"modified":"2025-04-26T20:24:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T00:24:02","slug":"cyse-270-lab-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/jasmyn-wilhelm\/cyse-270-lab-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux System Administration Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This page showcases a series of Linux-based lab projects completed for CYSE 270: Linux System for Cybersecurity<\/strong>. Each lab involved building and configuring Linux systems within a virtual machine environment, using command-line tools, managing users and permissions, scripting, and securing local storage and networks. The labs provided hands-on experience with system administration tasks and foundational cybersecurity practices. Each report includes detailed steps, screenshots, and configurations demonstrating the applied skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 1 \u2013 Create a Virtual Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this lab, I created a virtual machine (VM) environment using virtualization software. I installed a Linux operating system within the VM and configured basic system settings, preparing a controlled environment for future cybersecurity labs and exercises. This project introduced foundational virtualization concepts and system setup procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 2 – Basic Linux Commands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab focused on using essential Linux terminal commands for file navigation, system operations, and user environment management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 3 – VI Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab involved using the VI text editor to create and modify files within the Linux environment, practicing basic and advanced editing commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 4 – User and Group Accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab explored the creation, management, and permission settings of Linux user and group accounts to control system access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 5 – Password Cracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab examined password security by testing how passwords are stored and applying tools to demonstrate common cracking techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 6 – File Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab practiced setting and modifying Linux file permissions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of system resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 7 – Managing Local Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab focused on managing disk partitions, mounting storage devices, and configuring Linux file systems for efficient storage management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 8 – Shell Scripting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab involved writing basic shell scripts to automate administrative tasks and processes in the Linux environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 9 – Crontab and System Cleanup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab explored using crontab to automate tasks and maintain system health through scheduled cleanups and administrative commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 10 – Networking Basics: Subnetting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab covered subnetting concepts and calculations to understand IP address management and basic network configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lab 11 – Basic Network Configurations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This lab practiced setting up and troubleshooting basic network configurations within a Linux system environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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