This lab introduced me to exploring and configuring basic network settings in a Linux virtual machine. I used commands such as ifconfig, route, and netstat to view network interfaces, routing tables, and active connections, and I tested connectivity using ping and DNS lookup with host. I also examined and modified system configuration files to view and permanently change the hostname, then verified the changes after rebooting. A challenge was understanding how different network modes, NAT and bridge specifically, affect connectivity. Overall, it strengthened my understanding of Linux networking tools and how system network configurations impact connectivity and name resolution.