u/ViaOutdoors

Is ‘Restart-Computer’ permitted if you cannot ‘sc stop/start’ a service? Or does that revert the box?

Two questions. I completely understant the one target and no pivot rule. Clarification on modules. Can I use more than one module on one machine? If said module fails, can I try another module on the same machine. Ex. I use it to exploit, post-enumerate, and elevate?

"The usage of Metasploit and the Meterpreter payload are restricted during the exam. You may only use Metasploit modules (Auxiliary, Exploit, and Post) or the Meterpreter payload against one single target machine of your choice. Once you have selected your one target machine, you cannot use Metasploit modules ( Auxiliary, Exploit, or Post ) or the Meterpreter payload against any other machines."

For those who passed the OSCP, did you get discouraged going through LainKusanagi's OSCP Practice List? I will explain.

I am on the right attack path for a box, but there are these little nuances in the attack vector that stop me and I have to peek at the walkthrough.

For example. One was an ODT file extension that was uploaded. Instead inserting the PowerShell syntax to execute the reverse shell, the walkthrough, via PowerShell downloaded and then executed. I spent hours looking for other paths and was discouraging.

Was this normal for you?