Simulation modeG
HANDS-ON. NOT HYPOTHETICAL.

Lab library

Pick a challenge. Follow the evidence. Find your fix.

5 playable
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DNS· Beginner

DNS Resolution Failure

The internet works, but websites won’t load. Trace the problem and restore name resolution.

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DHCP· Beginner/Intermediate

Workstation Cannot Obtain an IP Address

PC-02 fell back to APIPA. Trace DHCP DORA, find the VLAN fault, and restore a valid lease.

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VLAN· Intermediate

VLAN Configuration Problem

VLAN 20 traffic cannot cross the switches. Inspect the 802.1Q trunk, repair its allowed list, and verify connectivity.

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Firewall· Intermediate

HTTPS Traffic Blocked by Firewall Policy

Ping works, but HTTPS fails. Trace firewall decisions and restore access with a least-privilege policy.

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VPN· Advanced

Site-to-Site VPN Tunnel Is Down

Phase 1 succeeds but Phase 2 fails. Compare traffic selectors, repair the mismatch, and restore the IPsec tunnel.