CIS 3213 - USF

Getting Started with Florida CyberHub Virtual Lab

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1. Access the FCH Virtual Lab

• Navigate to https://student.vle.floridacyberhub.org/Links to an external site.

• Log in using the credentials provided in your email.​

2. Launch Your Virtual Machine (Sandbox Client)

• After logging in, you should see a Dashboard with your course listed.

Locate your class and select 'Go To Course'

Now ​you will need to select 'Go To Lab'

Next you will need to allocate your lab environment. Select 'Start Allocation

• • the lab will start allocating and it will take a few minutes to complete.

• Now you should have VMs available to you to start. See example below. You can start all nodes or nodes individually.

• Your assigned virtual machines will appear here, labeled with your course number.

  • You should have (4) VMs available to you:

    • Kali (Can be used but instructions are based on Windows VM)

    • Metasploit

    • VPL

    • Windows (Lab instructions are based on Windows VM)​

Once the VMs are started, you should be able to click 'Launch':

• You will then open a browser that runs the Guacamole tool (used for browser remote desktop) to select your system. See example:
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• It will be important to notate your IP addresses, and they may change if you destroy your lab or if they are shut down for a period of time.
• Select your VM and login:

• Default credentials for the Sandbox Client are: (Windows and Kali)​

  • Username: admin​

  • Password: 123

📞 Support and Assistance

If you encounter technical issues or need assistance:​

• Submit a Request: Use the Submit a requestLinks to an external site. form on the FCH Help Center.

  • https://support.vle.floridacyberhub.org/hc/en-us/requests/new​Links to an external site.

  • Links to an external site.Include the following:​

    • Full Name​

    • Student ID

    • User ID​

    • Preferred Email​

    • Course & Section Number​

    • Detailed description of the issue​

    • Machine Type (PC, tablet, mobile device)​

    • OS Type and Version​

    • Browser Type and Version​

    • Any relevant screenshots