Windows Fundamentals HTB
Windows Fundamentals HTB
WINDOWS FUNDAMENTALS
Tier 0
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KUTRRH
IT-SEC
1. Local Access – means of utilizing the computer resources where the primary OS is
installed. The OS directly acquire the resources from the host hardware to run the
process.
2. Romote Access - Means the OS has been installed some hardware in a different location
and can be accessed remotely via VNCs. The primary OS can be accessed through either
SSH, FTP, VPN, or any other means such as through RDPs.
1. REMOTE ACCESS
On linux based OS, Windows can be accessed through preinstalled VNC called Xfreerdp.
Xfreerdp is accessed in the Linux’s CLI.
Xfreerdp /v: <IP address> /u: <username> /p: <logon password>.
3.2 Processes
They run on the background of the computer. The processes that are running at a specific time
can be checked in Task Manager.
Another great way to manage hardware, software and network is through Microsoft Management
Console (MMC). MMC works with the concept of snap-ins, allowing administrators to create a
customized console with only the administrative tools needed to manage several services. These
snap-ins can be added to manage both local and remote systems.