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Rvxxc moved page Explore EVE-NG interface, create basic nodes and networks to Basic System Administration Course - Module 1

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	* Understand the role of a system administrator.		* Understand the role of a system administrator.
	* Differentiate between server and workstation environments.		* Differentiate between server and workstation environments.
	* ~~Gain a basic understanding of virtualisation concepts~~.		* Know the difference between linux and windows.
	* Navigate the EVE-NG interface and create simple nodes and networks.		* Navigate the EVE-NG interface and create simple nodes and networks.

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	* Network configuration		* Network configuration
	* Backup and recovery		* Backup and recovery
	=== Understanding Server vs. ~~Workstation~~ Environments ===		=== Understanding Server vs. Client Environments ===

	===== key differences: =====		===== key differences: =====
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	=== Introduction to ~~Virtualisation Concepts~~ ===		=== Introduction to Linux ===

	===== ~~Understand the concept of virtual machines and hypervisors~~: =====		===== Complete research on Ubuntu 24.05: =====
	* ~~Type 1 hypervisor: runs directly on hardware (e.g., ESXi, Hyper-V)~~		* What is ubuntu?
	* ~~Type 2 hypervisor: runs on host OS (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware Workstation)~~		* What is open source software?
			* What other versions of linux exist?
			* Ubuntu Desktop vs Ubuntu Server?

	== Module 1 Hands On Lab ==		== Module 1 Hands On Lab ==

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	On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to the ip address of your ubuntu server, you should see the apache page.		On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to the ip address of your ubuntu server, you should see the apache page.

			Which is the sever and which is the client in this lab.

	=== Step 4: Windows vs Linux commands: ===		=== Step 4: Windows vs Linux commands: ===
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	Submit this on [https://colourfi.training ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)		Submit this on [https://colourfi.training ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)
	# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.		# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.
	# Label which node is server, which is ~~workstation~~.		# Label which node is server, which is client.
	# What is Apache2		# What is Apache2 for
	# Submit a short paragraph describing your first experience with EVE-NG and what you learned about sysadmin roles and ~~virtualization~~.		# Explain what each command does and the difference between windows and linux commands
			# Submit a short paragraph describing your first experience with EVE-NG and what you learned about sysadmin roles and virtualisation.

	== Expected Outcomes ==		== Expected Outcomes ==
	* Students can identify server vs. ~~workstation~~ roles.		* Students can identify server vs. client roles.
	* Students can navigate the EVE-NG interface.		* Students can navigate the EVE-NG interface.
	* Students can create at least two nodes and connect them via a virtual network.		* Students can create at least two nodes and connect them via a virtual network.
	* Students understand basic ~~virtualization~~ concepts.		* Students understand basic virtualisation concepts.
			* students have basic knowledge of linux commands.

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	On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to the ip address of your ubuntu server, you should see the apache page.		On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to the ip address of your ubuntu server, you should see the apache page.

	=== Step 4: ~~command line~~ vs ~~terminal~~ commands: ===		=== Step 4: Windows vs Linux commands: ===
	try out the following commands in your windows machine vs your ubuntu machine and compare their output.		try out the following commands in your windows machine vs your ubuntu machine and compare their output.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"

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	===== Create a new lab: =====		===== Create a new lab: =====
	* Lab name: ''Module1_Lab''		* Lab name: ''Module1_Lab''
			* Add Network: for network type select "Management(cloud0)"

	* Node 1: Linux Server 24.04 VM		* Add Node 1: Linux Server 24.04 VM
	* Node 2: Windows 11 VM		* Add Node 2: Windows 11 VM
	# Connect the nodes ~~using a~~ virtual ~~link~~.		# Connect the nodes to the network with virtual links.
	# Start both nodes.		# Start both nodes.
	# ~~Set static~~ ip addresses ~~on each~~ machine		# Follow the prompts to setup each machine.
			'''IP Addressing and Commands:'''
			* In windows open cmd and type: <code>ipconfig</code>
			* In Ubuntu type: <code>ip a</code>
			* note down you ipv4 addresses
			* from the Windows PC ping the ip address of your ubuntu machine <code>ping [ip of ubuntu machine without squarebrackets]</code>

			=== Step 3: Setup Ubuntu as web server: ===

			On the ubuntu server install apache2

			<code>sudo apt update</code>

			<code>sudo apt install apache2</code>

			On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to the ip address of your ubuntu server, you should see the apache page.

			=== Step 4: command line vs terminal commands: ===
			try out the following commands in your windows machine vs your ubuntu machine and compare their output.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|+		\|+
	!VM		!Win 11 CMD
	!~~IP Address~~		!Ubuntu 24.04 Terminal
	~~!Subnet Mask~~		\|-
	~~!Gateway~~		\|<code>dir</code>
			\|<code>ls</code>
			\|-
			\|<code>cd C:\</code>
			\|<code>cd /</code>
			\|-
			\|<code>dir</code>
			\|<code>ls</code>
			\|-
			\|<code>tasklist</code>
			\|<code>ps aux</code>
			\|-
			\|<code>whoami</code>
			\|<code>whoami</code>
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Windows 11~~		\|<code>echo helloworld</code>
	\|~~192.168.10.10~~		\|<code>echo helloworld</code>
	~~\|255.255.255.0~~
	~~\|192.168.10.1~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Ubuntu 24.04~~		\|<code>taskmgr</code>
	\|~~192.168.10.11~~		\|<code>top</code>
	~~\|255.255.255.0~~
	~~\|192.168.10.1~~
	\|}		\|}
			'''tip''' to get out of programs like top in ubuntu press control+c.

	~~# Open the console for each node to verify connectivity (you can ping each other later if IP addresses are configured).~~		=== Step 5: Documentation ===

	=== Step ~~3: Setup Ubuntu as web server: ===~~
	~~On the ubuntu server install apache2<blockquote>sudo apt update~~

	~~sudo apt install apache2</blockquote>On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to http://192.168.10.10~~

	~~=== Step 4~~: Documentation ===
	Submit this on [https://colourfi.training ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)		Submit this on [https://colourfi.training ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)
	# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.		# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.

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	= Module 1 Lab: Introduction to System Administration =		= Module 1 Lab: Introduction to System Administration =
			Module 1 of [[Basic System Administration Bootcamp]]

	== Objective ==		== Objective ==

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	=== Step 4: Documentation ===		=== Step 4: Documentation ===
	Submit this on [https://colourfi.~~learning~~ ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)		Submit this on [https://colourfi.training ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)
	# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.		# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.
	# Label which node is server, which is workstation.		# Label which node is server, which is workstation.

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	\|}		\|}

	# Open the console for each node to verify connectivity (you can ping each other later if IP addresses are configured).		# Open the console for each node to verify connectivity (you can ping each other later if IP addresses are configured).

	=== Step 3: Documentation ===		=== Step 3: Setup Ubuntu as web server: ===
			On the ubuntu server install apache2<blockquote>sudo apt update

			sudo apt install apache2</blockquote>On your windows 11 VM open edge and navigate to http://192.168.10.10

			=== Step 4: Documentation ===
			Submit this on [https://colourfi.learning ColourFi LMS] (subscribers only)
	# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.		# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.
	# Label which node is server, which is workstation.		# Label which node is server, which is workstation.
			# What is Apache2
	# Submit a short paragraph describing your first experience with EVE-NG and what you learned about sysadmin roles and virtualization.		# Submit a short paragraph describing your first experience with EVE-NG and what you learned about sysadmin roles and virtualization.

Rvxxc at 13:18, 3 October 2025

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	* Understand the role of a system administrator.		* Understand the role of a system administrator.
	* Differentiate between server and workstation environments.		* Differentiate between server and workstation environments.
	* Gain a basic understanding of ~~virtualization~~ concepts.		* Gain a basic understanding of virtualisation concepts.
	* Navigate the EVE-NG interface and create simple nodes and networks.		* Navigate the EVE-NG interface and create simple nodes and networks.

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	# Have a basic topology area available to create nodes and links.		# Have a basic topology area available to create nodes and links.

	== ~~Lab Steps~~ ==		== Module 1 Learning Objectives ==

	=== ~~Step 1:~~ Overview of System Administration Roles ===		=== Overview of System Administration Roles ===
	~~# Discuss the responsibilities of a sysadmin:~~
	** User and group management
	** Server and workstation deployment
	** Security and patch management
	** Network configuration
	** Backup and recovery
	~~# Write down 3 tasks you think a sysadmin would do daily.~~

	=== ~~Step 2~~: Understanding Server vs. Workstation Environments ===		===== Responsibilities of a sysadmin: =====
	~~# Identify which VMs in EVE-NG are “servers” and which are “workstations.”~~		* User and group management
	~~# Discuss~~ key differences:		* Server and workstation deployment
			* Security and patch management
			* Network configuration
			* Backup and recovery
			=== Understanding Server vs. Workstation Environments ===

			===== key differences: =====
	* Servers often run headless or minimal GUI, provide services to multiple users.		* Servers often run headless or minimal GUI, provide services to multiple users.
	* Workstations are user-focused with full GUI and productivity apps.		* Workstations are user-focused with full GUI and productivity apps.
	~~# Document the differences in a small table:~~

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	! Feature !! Server !! Workstation		! Feature !! Server !! Workstation
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	\|}		\|}

	=== ~~Step 3:~~ Introduction to Virtualisation Concepts ===		=== Introduction to Virtualisation Concepts ===
	# Understand the concept of virtual machines and hypervisors:
	* Type 1 hypervisor: runs directly on hardware (e.g., ESXi)		===== Understand the concept of virtual machines and hypervisors: =====
			* Type 1 hypervisor: runs directly on hardware (e.g., ESXi, Hyper-V)
	* Type 2 hypervisor: runs on host OS (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware Workstation)		* Type 2 hypervisor: runs on host OS (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware Workstation)
	~~# Discuss EVE-NG as a network-focused virtualization platform that allows multiple OS nodes to interconnect.~~

	=== Step 4: Exploring the EVE-NG Interface ===		== Module 1 Hands On Lab ==

			=== Step 1: Exploring the EVE-NG Interface ===
	# Log in to EVE-NG web interface.		# Log in to EVE-NG web interface.
	# Navigate the main menu:		# Navigate the main menu:
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	* ''Topology Connections'' – connect nodes via virtual links		* ''Topology Connections'' – connect nodes via virtual links

	=== Step 5: Creating Basic Nodes and Networks ===		=== Step 2: Creating Basic Nodes and Networks ===
	# Create a new lab:
			===== Create a new lab: =====
	* Lab name: ''Module1_Lab''		* Lab name: ''Module1_Lab''
	* Save location: ''/Labs/Module1/''
	~~# Add two nodes:~~		* Node 1: Linux Server 24.04 VM
	* Node 1: Linux VM		* Node 2: Windows 11 VM
	* Node 2: Windows VM
	# Connect the nodes using a virtual link.		# Connect the nodes using a virtual link.
	# Start both nodes.		# Start both nodes.
			# Set static ip addresses on each machine
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+
			!VM
			!IP Address
			!Subnet Mask
			!Gateway
			\|-
			\|Windows 11
			\|192.168.10.10
			\|255.255.255.0
			\|192.168.10.1
			\|-
			\|Ubuntu 24.04
			\|192.168.10.11
			\|255.255.255.0
			\|192.168.10.1
			\|}
	# Open the console for each node to verify connectivity (you can ping each other later if IP addresses are configured).		# Open the console for each node to verify connectivity (you can ping each other later if IP addresses are configured).

	=== Step 6: Documentation ===		=== Step 3: Documentation ===
	# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.		# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.
	# Label which node is server, which is workstation.		# Label which node is server, which is workstation.

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= Module 1 Lab: Introduction to System Administration =

== Objective ==
By the end of this lab, students will:
* Understand the role of a system administrator.
* Differentiate between server and workstation environments.
* Gain a basic understanding of virtualization concepts.
* Navigate the EVE-NG interface and create simple nodes and networks.

== Prerequisites ==
* Access to an EVE-NG environment (self-installed or Colourfi pre-configured machine).
* A web browser to access EVE-NG.
* Basic knowledge of IP addressing is helpful but not mandatory.

== Lab Setup ==
# Log in to your EVE-NG environment.
# Ensure you have access to at least 2 virtual nodes (one Windows VM, one Linux VM recommended for later modules).
# Have a basic topology area available to create nodes and links.

== Lab Steps ==

=== Step 1: Overview of System Administration Roles ===
# Discuss the responsibilities of a sysadmin:
** User and group management
** Server and workstation deployment
** Security and patch management
** Network configuration
** Backup and recovery
# Write down 3 tasks you think a sysadmin would do daily.

=== Step 2: Understanding Server vs. Workstation Environments ===
# Identify which VMs in EVE-NG are “servers” and which are “workstations.”
# Discuss key differences:
* Servers often run headless or minimal GUI, provide services to multiple users.
* Workstations are user-focused with full GUI and productivity apps.
# Document the differences in a small table:

{| class="wikitable"
! Feature !! Server !! Workstation
|-
| GUI || Minimal/optional || Full
|-
| Purpose || Provide services || User productivity
|-
| Number of users || Multiple || Single
|}

=== Step 3: Introduction to Virtualisation Concepts ===
# Understand the concept of virtual machines and hypervisors:
* Type 1 hypervisor: runs directly on hardware (e.g., ESXi)
* Type 2 hypervisor: runs on host OS (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware Workstation)
# Discuss EVE-NG as a network-focused virtualization platform that allows multiple OS nodes to interconnect.

=== Step 4: Exploring the EVE-NG Interface ===
# Log in to EVE-NG web interface.
# Navigate the main menu:
* ''Lab View'' – shows topology and nodes
* ''Node Management'' – add/remove nodes
* ''Topology Connections'' – connect nodes via virtual links

=== Step 5: Creating Basic Nodes and Networks ===
# Create a new lab:
* Lab name: ''Module1_Lab''
* Save location: ''/Labs/Module1/''
# Add two nodes:
* Node 1: Linux VM
* Node 2: Windows VM
# Connect the nodes using a virtual link.
# Start both nodes.
# Open the console for each node to verify connectivity (you can ping each other later if IP addresses are configured).

=== Step 6: Documentation ===
# Take a screenshot of your lab topology with nodes and links.
# Label which node is server, which is workstation.
# Submit a short paragraph describing your first experience with EVE-NG and what you learned about sysadmin roles and virtualization.

== Expected Outcomes ==
* Students can identify server vs. workstation roles.
* Students can navigate the EVE-NG interface.
* Students can create at least two nodes and connect them via a virtual network.
* Students understand basic virtualization concepts.