# Linux Fundamentals

Machines

For the solution of **questions 8 through 15**, you are required to perform the necessary operations on the **exam machine** specified in this section.\
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First, click the **"Start"** button in this section to launch the exam machine and wait until the startup process is complete.\
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Once the machine has started, establish an **SSH connection to the provided IP address**.\
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You can connect via **Hackviser VPN** or **HackerBox** (accessible from the **CONNECT** section) using the following credentials:\
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**Username:** 

captain\
**Password:** shadow\
**Port:** 22\
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💡 **Note:** If you encounter any issues during the connection process, it is likely that your **VPN or HackerBox connection is not active**.\
Please check your connection and make sure that you have entered the credentials correctly.

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