As a newbie, getting user was pretty simple & straight forward.
Hints for initial foothold & user:
- Enumerate as guest login, find what is happening.
- Read system documentation, it is handy.
- Try changing some configurations.
- Once you got in, see what is in front of you. Is there something hidden?
- Got user? Congratz. [ Grab a check point that a lot of people mentioned here for easy access].
For root I must admit that I suffered for days. But reading here and there, Its pretty easy.
Hints for root:
- Do not over complicate things. [ Like I did]
- SimplePrivEsc shall guide you.
- Enumerate what you see.
- Google is your best friend to learn new things.
I hope this is not much of a spoiler. although all the points are mentioned in previous posts.
Special thanks to the creator. [Root Dance is fun]