I would use a mainstream OS that just works in case you have tech issues with proctoring if you don't already run something in that category.
Also, if you don't decide to do the writeups for the 5 points ( I didn't ), at least do a mock write-up of a few machines. Get the formatting the way you want so you can just cut and paste for your submission. Trust me, the last thing you are feeling after that exam is writing a report. Make it easy on yourself so you can focus on the important stuff, like not messing up the rest of the submission process...
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There's a couple of great write-ups here in the forums:
https://forum.hackthebox.eu/discussion/1655/oscp-exam-review-2019-notes-gift-inside/p1
https://forum.hackthebox.eu/discussion/1730/a-script-kiddie-s-guide-to-passing-oscp-on-your-first-attempt/p1
I'm also starting the course this week
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Moar links
https://www.abatchy.com/2017/03/how-to-prepare-for-pwkoscp-noob
https://www.netsecfocus.com/oscp/2019/03/29/The_Journey_to_Try_Harder-_TJNulls_Preparation_Guide_for_PWK_OSCP.html
https://github.com/justinsteven/dostackbufferoverflowgood
https://sushant747.gitbooks.io/total-oscp-guide/
https://scund00r.com/all/oscp/2018/02/25/passing-oscp.html
Type your comment> @icedmana said:
thanks!
thanks
Linux PrivEsc cheatsheet: https://blog.g0tmi1k.com/2011/08/basic-linux-privilege-escalation/
Windows PrivEsc cheatsheet: https://www.absolomb.com/2018-01-26-Windows-Privilege-Escalation-Guide/
Definitely not enough, but it's a good start. Have fun!
Type your comment> @combinator said:
thank you!
Thank you all
Thanks a lot
As I mentioned in another post I would recommend using the WinterWolf webshell - makes things a little easier if required.
Here's a recent writeup with some good tips and also talks about modernisation of the exam machines: https://laurencetennant.com/oscp
https://guif.re/
Lots of excellent info on there.
Personal advice:
https://support.offensive-security.com/pwk-support/
That contains a lot of very good info.