| name | network-101 |
| description | Configure and test common network services (HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, SMB) for penetration testing lab environments. Enable hands-on practice with service enumeration, log analysis, and security testing against properly configured target systems. |
| type | skill |
| created | 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z |
| domain | software-development |
| category | testing |
| risk | unknown |
| source | community |
| tags | ["skill","software-development","testing","network",101] |
Network 101
Purpose
Configure and test common network services (HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, SMB) for penetration testing lab environments. Enable hands-on practice with service enumeration, log analysis, and security testing against properly configured target systems.
Inputs/Prerequisites
- Windows Server or Linux system for hosting services
- Kali Linux or similar for testing
- Administrative access to target system
- Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, ports)
- Firewall access for port configuration
Outputs/Deliverables
- Configured HTTP/HTTPS web server
- SNMP service with accessible communities
- SMB file shares with various permission levels
- Captured logs for analysis
- Documented enumeration results
Core Workflow
1. Configure HTTP Server (Port 80)
Set up a basic HTTP web server for testing:
Windows IIS Setup:
- Open IIS Manager (Internet Information Services)
- Right-click Sites → Add Website
- Configure site name and physical path
- Bind to IP address and port 80
Linux Apache Setup:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2
echo "<html><body><h1>Test Page</h1></body></html>" | sudo tee /var/www/html/index.html
curl http://localhost
Configure Firewall for HTTP:
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "HTTP" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 80 -Action Allow
2. Configure HTTPS Server (Port 443)
Set up secure HTTPS with SSL/TLS:
Generate Self-Signed Certificate:
