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It is the activation ID. The activation ID is a unique identifier the KMS uses to manage product activations. Each product has a different activation ID.

I am not sure.

The picture you use must be 64x64 and named "server-icon.png" should be placed on the root folder of the server

It’s similar but it does have some differences. I do not remember exactly how they differ.

Sure thing!

@believeume122 Retrospectively I could see how one may feel like it’s bragging but that wasn’t my intention. I wanted to convey the message that although this certification is an entry level exam, it’s still challenging regardless of your skill level. A+ has a reputation of being easy and it’s not. Again thank you for the feedback. It’s truly appreciated.

Not sure. I’ll get back with you.

I’m glad it was helpful. Building a home lab is the best way to learn! I love it!

@@ITLumberjack 24 hours later and it is still sync'ing. Good grief.

@miketarbox1190 it takes a while. It’s basically downloading every update ever for the software selected.

If your friends arnt on your local LAN then they won’t be able to join unless you open up ports to allow that traffic in. I would do some research on port forwarding and how to secure the server using something like an access control list.

I personally have not used it. My local high schools uses TestOut as a curriculum base for students and it’s my understanding that they see positive results from using it. If you have it available to you then give it a shot.

I’m going to be honest and say I’m not sure. Running it with Active Directory you do because it adds objects into AD and as long as the domain controllers are replicating it given you a level of redundancy.

@@ITLumberjack OK Thak　you I wil try it.

Yes. Port 8350 is the default port for WSUS. Instead of listening on port 80 like most http traffic it listens on 8350.

@@ITLumberjack 8530 and 8531 for https.

@J-Ehlin I do plan on making a video about my experience with Cisco as a whole. I haven’t taken the CCNA exam in almost 8 years. I’ve renewed my CCNA with other Cisco certs. That said if I did a CCNA breakdown it would probably be on Devnet since that’s my next Cisco target.

@deezee1570 I think I understand your question. If this doesn't answer it, let me know and we will try again! VLANs and subnets are concepts in networking that often work together to organize and manage network traffic efficiently. A VLAN operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and provides a logical separation of networks at the data link layer, allowing you to segment network traffic without requiring multiple physical networks. On the other hand, subnets operate at Layer 3 (the network layer) and are used to divide a larger network into smaller, manageable parts...subnets. Each subnet is associated with a specific IP address range. Typically, you would assign one subnet per VLAN to keep network organization straightforward and secure. For instance, if you have two subnets, say 10.10.0.0/24 and 10.20.0.0/24, you would ideally place them in separate VLANs to isolate their traffic at the data link layer. When it comes to assigning IP addresses dynamically, a DHCP server comes into play. The server allocates IP addresses to devices from a specific range, known as a DHCP scope. However, the DHCP server operates at Layer 3 and does not directly interact with VLANs. Instead, it assigns IP addresses based on the subnet from which a request was received. If a DHCP server is on a different subnet than the client requesting an IP address, a DHCP Relay Agent is used. This agent forwards the client's request from the client's subnet to the DHCP server. The server then determines the appropriate IP address for the client based on the subnet from which the request originated, ensuring the client receives an IP address that matches its subnet. This setup allows network administrators to efficiently manage network resources, ensuring devices can communicate effectively while maintaining organizational and security requirements.

Sounds like a good plan. Stay consistent. You got it!

@Mark-xo1yy In theory yes. I have used this method to host both people on my local LAN and friends who connected via the internet. As for this particular server no I built this strictly for the demonstration.

Thank you

I’ll have to dig it up. If I find it I’ll post it on GitHub and I’ll add it to the description.

I have some Powershell stuff in the works. I am going to build out a IAM that will simulate users in a work environment. It will be coming out in a month or 2

@@ITLumberjackthank you

@p0e01et, Update on the Powershell video. I will have it published by the end of the month.

Good question! So I originally took it the first time when I didn't have any experience. The second time I took it after I had a CCNA. When I took it the second time I had not been in a testing center in quiet a while and I was set to take my CCNP Switch exam a few weeks later. The testing center I was going to was new and I wanted to get familiar with the environment and there check in process. I personally do not like surprises so I felt like if I can go in and take an exam like Network+ and pass it, it will give me a boost of confidence as well as to familiarize myself with the environment. Lastly it kind of annoyed me that I had both an active A+ and Security+ and not a Network+. I know that someone may fine my justification of this silly (and I completely understand) but at the time I felt that it was the best choice for me in helping me pass my CCNP Switch.

@@ITLumberjack oh ok that makes sense. Not sure if you knew about this but according to CompTIA any higher certifications you obtained or renews would automatically renew your A+ and Network+. So if you gotten the Security+ recently that should of had renewed the Network+. Also when did they get rid of the online testing? According to CompTIA they still do online proctor exams. I plan on sitting for both my Network+ and RHCSA this year. I wok with RHEL in my current role now that I have some experience under my belt.

@@eman0828 I did know about the renewals if you take higher certification. I took the Network+ in 2013 and I didn't take another CompTIA test until 2020 or 2021 so my Network+ lapsed. I probably could have submitted my CCENT and CCNA in for CEs for renewal but I didnt. As for online vs in person, I prefer in person. I have had some not so plesant experiences with online exams thru Pearson. Also at my current job, the Pearson testing center is only a few minutes away so its pretty easy for me to get over there and take an exam. Good luck on your Network+ and RHCSA! RHEL and Linux has always fascinated me. I use Linux on a few hobby project but its something I haven't run into much of it I'm my career. You got it!

You got it! Stay consistent and just keep going. You got it!

Yes you can! CompTIA doesn’t require you to take any of their certification in any particular order. The order they give is basically a suggestion. My first CompTIA certification was Network+.

@@ITLumberjack but where did you get your iT foundation knowledge? Were you already working in IT? I am due to take the ITF soon but I don’t want to waste any more time. My goal is cybersecurity.

I had more than a decade of experience before taking a certification test. With that said experience doesn’t always equal a pass. It does help with troubleshooting but it doesn’t always help with knowing the terminology required to pass. If something in cybersecurity is your goal, I would consider going straight to Security+ after the ITF+. It’s a certification that the DoD requires for security clearance and it is (in my opinion) the most valuable of the main CompTIA trio. If you feel like you have a gap in your knowledge base, you can always go back and get A+ and Network+. The Security+ will also give you a better understanding of what pathway with in cybersecurity that you would want to pursue. Cybersecurity is a very broad and it will give you a 30,000ft view of what is out there.

It’s on proxmox. I have since moved to VMWare Workstation.

@@ITLumberjack Hi, can you tell us why ?

@whqeh0rse29 you know…that would be a good video :)

Yes…I had to take a break but I should have some new videos coming with in the next month.

New video should be coming in a week.

The pressure! Haha! I’m working on it. I did one on DHCP and I wasn’t happy with it so I had to start over. Hopefully I’ll have it up soon. Thank you for watching.

@@ITLumberjackany updates? this is exactly what I’m looking to practice