This lab demonstrates hands-on practice with the VI editor in a Kali Linux virtual machine. It covers file navigation, text insertion and deletion, search commands, substitution syntax, copying and pasting lines, and file management. The assignment reinforces command mode versus insert mode operations while strengthening Linux command-line proficiency.
Category: Linux
Traffic Tracing & Network Packet Analysis
This assignment explores traffic tracing and network packet analysis using Wireshark in a virtualized lab environment. It examines ICMP, DNS, and FTP traffic to understand packet flow, filtering techniques, response behavior, and the security risks of plaintext protocols through hands-on analysis.
Linux – Automation using Crontab & Scheduling Tasks
Overview of Linux crontab and task scheduling, including automated backups, user management, shell scripting, compressed archives, and recurring system tasks.
Linux: Group & User Management
Overview of Linux user and group management, including account creation, permissions, ownership, access control, and best practices for secure system administration.
Linux: Cracking Passwords
Explores Linux password cracking concepts, including hashing, shadow files, attack methods, and how ethical testing improves authentication security.
Linux – Scripting
Overview of Linux scripting fundamentals, including automation, task efficiency, system management workflows, and how scripting improves technical productivity.
Linux – Storage Management
Explains Linux storage management concepts including partitions, file systems, LVM, RAID, and best practices for scalable, reliable system administration.
Linux Exercise – File Permission
Explains Linux file permission concepts, including read, write, execute rights, ownership, and how proper permission management enhances system security.