How to Install Kali Linux?

(MENAFN- QYresearch.us) If you are here, I am sure you have some idea or interest in cyber-security. 

Developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns of Offensive Security, Kali Linux is a Linux distribution system specially designed for ‘Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking.’ KALI got its name from  K ernel  A uditing  Li nux, as it is intended to focus on kernel auditing.

In this article, I am going to show you the step-by-step process of how to install Kali Linux using VMware Workstation.

Caution: In this process, you will be installing the Kali Linux alongside Windows. So, it will modify your hard drive to make room for Kali Linux. It can go wrong, so you should back up your relevant data to another external hard disk.

The process of installing Kali Linux on using a virtualization involves following steps:

Following article shall describe how to install Kali Linux in a step-by-step manner with adequate description for each.

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To run Kali Linux, first, we need virtualization software, it allows you to run more than one Operating system in a single computer. There are many virtualization software such as Oracle VM Virtual Box, VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation, etc.

Here we are using VMware Workstation. We are considering that the user has already installed any one of these virtualization software. Download link pertaining to each of the virtualization software are as follows:

After installing, run VMware Workstation.

Go to the  official site  of kali Linux and download the ISO or image file, which is appropriate for your PC.

You should download the Kali Linux 64-Bit Installer, which would run without an internet connection.

Kali Linux is mainly intended for security-related tasks. So, it is essential to check the integrity of the image file. For that, compare the SHA-256 fingerprint of the downloaded file and the hexadecimal number given on the site.

Before start installing Kali Linux, we recommend you to do two things first:

• Disconnect the internet connection because, with an active internet connection, it downloads packages from its mirror. Since we downloaded the installer version, we do not need other packages.

• Enable virtualization: To see whether your virtualization is on or not.
  • Go to your command prompt.
  • Write ‘systeminfo’ and enter.
  • In the bottom, you can see the virtualization status. It should say ‘Yes’; otherwise, you have to enable it.

Step 1. Open VMware Workstation. Click on ‘New Virtual machine.’

Step 2. Choose the type of configuration as ‘typical’ (which is recommended) then, click next.

Step 3. Now choose the installer disk image file (ISO) downloaded before.

Step 4. Select the guest operating system and configure virtual machine details (here, Kali Linux). If Kali is not present in the list, you may choose Debian.

Step 5. Enter the name of your virtual machine. You can also change the location of your virtual machine at this step.

Step 6. Next, you have to specify the maximum disk size available to the Virtual machine. As you will be doing testing or for security purposes, 20GB is enough for Kali Linux, but I chose 25GB to be on a safer side.

Also, select ‘Store virtual disk as a single file’ and hit ‘next.’

Step 7. Now a final prompt will appear to review all configuration you set for your Kali Linux. Check them, and if you want to change something like the number of processors, RAM, network type, etc., go to ‘Customized Hardware’ otherwise hit ‘Finish.’

Step 8. Select ‘Kali’ and click on the “Power On this virtual machine” button.

We have accomplished the task of creating a new virtual machine along with mounting the Kali Linux in the previous step. Now, we will install the Kali Linux OS on the newly created Virtual Machine.

Step 1 : When you switch on the Kali Linux on Vmware (setup previously), you’ll be prompted to choose the type of installation process. Choose Graphical install.

Step 2: Select your preferred language, location (Country), keyboard language and click continue.

Step 3: The installer will copy the image file to the hard disk and ask you to enter the system’s hostname. For example, I entered ‘kali.’ It is the name you will bear while connecting to the network in the future. You may also change it later.

Step 4: Now enter your domain name. (it is not mandatory)

Step 5: Set a strong password for your Linux machine. This password will be the primary password for logging in to your system.

Step 6: Now, you will be asked to choose about Disk Partition pattern. Choose ‘Guided – use the entire disk.’ Following this, you’ll be asked about disk availability, go with the default option here. Next, you shall be asked about where to place installation files. Choose “All files in one Partition”.

Step 7: Now it will ask you for permission to change the disk. Select ‘Yes.’ This will be followed by system installation. This may take few minutes.

Step 8: Next, enter the HTTP Proxy information if you have otherwise leave it blank.

Step 9: Next, you have to choose the desktop environment and software collection.

Step 10: Select ‘Yes’ to install the GRUB boot loader. Select the hard drive to install the GRUB bootloader.

Now, the installation of Kali Linux is done. Hit ‘Continue’ to reboot into your new Kali Linux.

Finally, you are all set.

After starting the system, it will ask you to enter the user name and password.

The default user name is ‘root,’ and the password is the one you set while installing.

This was a step-by-step guide on how to install Kali Linux using VMware Workstation.

There are other methods also by using a USB port or live version instead of the installer.  

Thank you for stopping by. If you have any questions about Kali Linux, please comment below, I would love to answer.

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