Module 15 – Bonus Documents
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| MODULE 15 : ADDITIONAL BONUS DOCUMENTS |
| Additional content to deepen the concepts covered in class |
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This module contains bonus documents that complement the concepts covered in the practical work. They are designed to popularize and deepen key concepts.
Table of Contents
1. TLS Handshake (simplified)
Understand what happens when you open a site in HTTPS: TCP flags (SYN, ACK, PSH, FIN, RST), the 3-way handshake, the TLS handshake, certificates, and the Diffie-Hellman key exchange.
| Level | Beginner |
| Estimated Duration | 30-45 minutes |
| Prerequisites | None |
👉 Access the Bonus: TLS Handshake (simplified)
2. System Users vs Normal Users (Linux)
Understand the difference between system accounts (UID < 1000, services/daemons) and human accounts (UID ≥ 1000). Includes useradd -r commands, best practices in production, and the link with wikijs_* accounts from Module 14.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Estimated Duration | 1-2 hours |
| Prerequisites | Basic knowledge of Linux users |
👉 Access the Bonus: System Accounts vs Human Accounts
3. VirtualBox vs VMware Network Cards
Understand the types of network cards available in Oracle VirtualBox (NAT, NAT Network, Bridged, Internal Network, Host-Only) and their equivalents in VMware (VMnet0, VMnet1, VMnet8, Custom VMnet, LAN Segment). Includes concrete examples from TP4 and TP5.
| Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Estimated Duration | 30-45 minutes |
| Prerequisites | Have VirtualBox or VMware installed |
👉 Access the Bonus: VirtualBox vs VMware Network Cards
4. VMware Network Cards – Detailed Guide
In-depth guide dedicated to VMware Workstation / Player: VMnets (VMnet0 to VMnet19), the Virtual Network Editor, LAN Segments, key differences with VirtualBox, and concrete configuration examples with 1, 2, or 3 network cards. Includes screenshots of the VMware interface in French.
| Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Estimated Duration | 1-2 hours |
| Prerequisites | Have VMware Workstation or Player installed |
👉 Access the Bonus: VMware Network Cards (detailed)
Quick Links to Associated TPs
These bonus documents are referenced in the following practical works:
| Bonus Document | Associated TP |
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| TLS Handshake | TP 5 – SSH, HTTP and Firewall |
| System Accounts vs Human Accounts | TP 2 – NGINX Reverse Proxy |
| VirtualBox/VMware Network Cards | TP 4 – SSH Protocol · TP 5 – SSH, HTTP and Firewall |
| VMware Network Cards (detailed) | TP 4 – SSH Protocol · TP 5 – SSH, HTTP and Firewall |