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Applications and Software Lab for CompTIA Tech
In this lab, you’ll practice essential IT management skills. When you’re finished, you’ll have the skills to monitor system performance, navigate file systems, configure settings on Windows and Linux, and optimize web browser security.

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Challenge
Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Challenge
Windows System Maintenance and Configuration
As a member of the IT helpdesk at Globomantics, you have received multiple support requests through the IT helpdesk system that need to be completed promptly to ensure smooth business operations. These requests include addressing slow performance issues reported by the marketing department, responding to a security alert about a potential malware infection, and setting up a new laptop for an incoming team member in the operations department. Your tasks include monitoring and improving system performance, locating and removing the malicious file, and setting up the new laptop with necessary configurations and user accounts.
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Linux System Maintenance and Configuration Challenge
Globomantics's Research Team has reported multiple issues affecting their Linux-based data processing servers and workstations. They need your support to review the server's performance, configuration for a data analytics application, and system security settings of the workstations. Your tasks include monitoring system performance for potential bottlenecks, configuring the data analytics application with the correct settings, and optimizing the system settings for enhanced security.
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Web Browser Security and Performance Challenge
The IT support team at Globomantics has received a request to review the recently updated internal shopping store. Your task is to ensure pop-ups are blocked, use private browsing mode, open developer tools, visit the internal shopping store website, check for errors, review and delete cookies, and refresh the page. This review is crucial to ensure that the shopping store functions optimally and securely, providing a smooth user experience for all employees.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.