VMware Kali Linux Installation Guide
Introduction: Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for security professionals and ethical hackers. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Kali Linux on VMware.
Requirements:
- VMware Workstation or VMware Player
- Kali Linux ISO file (İndirme bağlantısını görmek için Giriş Yap veya Kayıt Ol.)
- At least 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of disk space
Step 1: Install VMware Download and install VMware Workstation or Player on your computer. Once installed, launch the application.
Step 2: Create a New Virtual Machine
- Click on Create a New Virtual Machine.
- Choose either Custom (Advanced) or Typical (Recommended) installation type.
- Select Installer disc image file (ISO) and browse to the downloaded Kali Linux ISO file.
Step 3: Configure the Virtual Machine
- Select Linux as the operating system and Debian 10.x 64-bit as the version.
- Name your virtual machine and choose an installation path.
- Allocate disk space (at least 20 GB is recommended).
- Review the virtual machine settings and click Finish.
Step 4: Install Kali Linux
- Start the virtual machine. The Kali Linux installation screen will appear.
- Select Graphical Install.
- Set up language, region, and keyboard settings.
- Configure network settings.
- Complete the user account, password, and disk partitioning setup.
- Once the installation is complete, reboot the system.
Step 5: Install VMware Tools
- After logging into Kali Linux, open the terminal.
- Run the command sudo apt update && sudo apt install open-vm-tools-desktop -y.
- Reboot your virtual machine.
Conclusion: Kali Linux is now ready to use on VMware. With this setup, you can safely use all the security tools provided by Kali Linux in a virtual environment.