comptia-a-plus-core2/labs/OS-1-system-inventory-lab.md

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# Lab OS-1: System Inventory
Domain:
- 1.0 Operating Systems
Works on:
- Windows
- Linux
Does not require:
- macOS
## Goal
Build the habit of collecting basic system identity information before troubleshooting.
## Windows Steps
Run:
```powershell
winver
systeminfo
hostname
whoami
wmic os get caption,version,buildnumber,osarchitecture
msinfo32
tpm.msc
```
Record:
- Windows edition:
- Version/build:
- Architecture:
- Host name:
- Current user:
- Total RAM:
- BIOS mode:
- Secure Boot state:
- TPM status/version:
## Linux Steps
Run:
```bash
cat /etc/os-release
uname -a
hostname
whoami
free -h
```
Record:
- Distribution:
- Kernel:
- Architecture:
- Host name:
- Current user:
- Memory:
## What You Should Learn
- `winver` is a quick Windows version check.
- `systeminfo` is a fuller Windows inventory command.
- `hostname` identifies the machine.
- `whoami` identifies the current user.
- `cat /etc/os-release` identifies the Linux distribution.
- `uname -a` shows kernel and architecture details.
- `msinfo32` shows detailed Windows system and firmware information.
- `tpm.msc` checks TPM status and version.