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I will be live streaming tonight 6-8pm Eastern on YouTube! Going to play an IT-themed video game called IT Quest by NinjaOne. Because what else is a nerd gonna do on a Wednesday night.. .🤓😂
You play as an IT intern whose been hired to replace a tired and overworked sysadmin whose mysteriously gone missing. There are a ton of easter eggs in the game, notable people from the community (I bet you’d recognize them!). There is even combat! hah
Here’s the links!
- YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eUNb276H
- Play IT Quest here: https://utm.io/uieIk
You Should Know: Essential IT & Cybersecurity Commands
Since IT Quest simulates real-world IT challenges, here are some practical commands and steps to enhance your skills:
Linux Commands for Sysadmins
1. Check System Logs
journalctl -xe View system logs tail -f /var/log/syslog Monitor logs in real-time
2. Network Troubleshooting
ping google.com Check connectivity netstat -tuln List open ports traceroute 8.8.8.8 Trace network path
3. User Management
sudo adduser newuser Create a new user passwd newuser Change password usermod -aG sudo newuser Grant sudo privileges
Windows IT Admin Commands
1. System Info & Diagnostics
systeminfo Get detailed system info Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 10 Check recent system logs
2. Active Directory (AD) Checks
Get-ADUser -Filter List all AD users Test-NetConnection -ComputerName SERVER01 -Port 3389 Test RDP access
3. Remote Management
Enter-PSSession -ComputerName RemotePC Start a remote session Restart-Computer -ComputerName Server01 -Force Force reboot
Cybersecurity Practices
1. Detecting Suspicious Processes
ps aux | grep -i "malicious" Find suspicious processes lsof -i :22 Check SSH connections
2. File Integrity Monitoring
sha256sum /etc/passwd Generate hash for critical files chmod 600 /etc/shadow Restrict sensitive file access
What Undercode Say
IT Quest blends gaming with real-world IT scenarios, making it a fun way to learn sysadmin tasks. Whether you’re troubleshooting networks, managing users, or securing systems, mastering these commands ensures you’re ready for real IT challenges.
Expected Output:
- YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eUNb276H
- Play IT Quest: https://utm.io/uieIk
References:
Reported By: Spenceralessi I – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
