IT Lab Log

Dated Notes | Troubleshooting | Networking Practice

Lab Log

Practical IT support notes, networking exercises, study logs, and cross-posted technical writing.

Writing Entry • 2026

My Journey into IT Support and Networking

A short overview of my path into IT support and networking, including troubleshooting fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, and CompTIA A+ / Network+ preparation.

Category: Technical Writing

Topics: IT support, networking fundamentals, troubleshooting, CompTIA

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Networking Lab • May 2026

DNS Troubleshooting Basics

Practiced identifying DNS-related issues by separating name resolution problems from general connectivity problems. This lab focuses on the troubleshooting process used when a website or hostname does not resolve correctly.

Tools: nslookup, ping, ipconfig

Topics: DNS, TCP/IP, hostname resolution, connectivity testing

IT Support Lab • May 2026

Windows Networking Commands

Practiced using common Windows command-line tools to inspect network adapter configuration, test reachability, and support basic troubleshooting of local and remote network issues.

Tools: ipconfig, ping, tracert, netstat

Topics: Windows networking, IP configuration, routing, diagnostics

Web / GitHub Lab • May 2026

GitHub Pages Website Setup

Built and maintained a static GitHub Pages website using HTML, CSS, repository organization, page navigation, metadata, and a personal domain strategy.

Tools: GitHub, GitHub Pages, HTML, CSS

Topics: static websites, version control, technical documentation, SEO structure

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Study Log • Ongoing

CompTIA A+ / Network+ Study Focus

Current learning areas include hardware and software diagnostics, operating system basics, networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, and structured troubleshooting methods.

Certifications: CompTIA A+ and Network+ goals

Topics: hardware, operating systems, networking, troubleshooting workflows