The Beginner's Guide to Installing Kali Linux on a Windows Virtual Machine: Part 02

In this blog, we will continue installing Kali Linux on VMware. To set up the virtual environment please refer to Part 01.

SETTING UP A VIRTUAL MACHINE

To give the virtual machine a name and select a location to save it, follow these steps:

1. After selecting the "Typical" option, click "Next" on the first page of the New Virtual Machine Wizard in VMware.

2. On the next page, you will be prompted to give your virtual machine a name. Enter a descriptive name that will help you identify the virtual machine later.

3. In the "Location" field, select a location on your computer where you want to save the virtual machine files.

4. Once you have specified a name and location for your virtual machine, click "Next" to proceed.

To set the maximum disk size to at least 20 GB and click "Next", follow these steps:

1. After specifying a name and location for your virtual machine, click "Next" to proceed to the next page of the wizard.

2. On this page, you will be prompted to specify the disk capacity for your virtual machine.

3. By default, VMware sets the maximum disk size to 20 GB. If you need more disk space, you can increase the maximum disk size by dragging the slider or entering a larger value in the "Maximum disk size" field.

4. Once you have set the maximum disk size to your desired value, click "Next" to proceed.

5. Review the summary page to ensure that all the settings are correct, and click "Finish" to complete the wizard.

6. VMware will now create your virtual machine with the specified name, location, and disk size, and you can proceed with the installation of Kali Linux on the virtual machine.

CUSTOMIZING THE VIRTUAL MACHINE:

To customize the virtual machine hardware settings, such as the number of processors and amount of RAM, follow these steps:

1. After specifying the name, location, and disk size of your virtual machine, click "Customize Hardware" to open the Virtual Machine Settings dialog box.

2. In the "Virtual Machine Settings" dialog box, you can customize various hardware settings of your virtual machine, such as the number of processors, amount of RAM, network adapter type, display resolution, and more.

3. To change the number of processors, select the "Processors" option and enter the desired number of processors in the "Number of processors" field. Keep in mind that the number of processors should not exceed the number of physical processors available on your computer.

4. To change the amount of RAM, select the "Memory" option and enter the desired amount of RAM in the "Memory for this virtual machine" field. Ensure that the amount of RAM you assign to the virtual machine does not exceed the total amount of RAM available on your computer.

5. Once you have customized the hardware settings of your virtual machine, click "OK" to save the changes and return to the New Virtual Machine Wizard.

Review the summary page to ensure that all the settings are correct. To create the virtual machine, click "Finish". VMware will now create your virtual machine with the specified settings. Once the virtual machine has been created, you can power it on and begin the installation of Kali Linux on the virtual machine.

INSTALLING KALI LINUX:

To launch the virtual machine by selecting it from the VMware Workstation Player home screen, follow these steps:

1. Open VMware Workstation Player on your Windows machine.

2. From the home screen, select the virtual machine you created and click "Play virtual machine".

3. The virtual machine will now start, and the Kali Linux installation process will begin.

To install Kali Linux on the virtual machine, follow these steps:

1. Once the virtual machine has started, select the "Graphical Install" option from the Kali Linux boot menu and press enter.

2. Next, select your preferred language, location, and keyboard layout when prompted.

3. Enter a hostname for the Kali Linux system when prompted and click "Continue".

4. Next, select the "Guided - use entire disk" option for partitioning, and click "Continue".

5. Choose the disk to install Kali Linux on when prompted, and click "Continue".

6. Confirm the partitioning details and click "Finish partitioning and write changes to disk".

7. Wait for the installation process to complete, and then create a user account with a username and password.

8. Once the installation is complete, log in to your Kali Linux system and start using it.

BOOT INTO KALI LINUX:

To boot into Kali Linux by selecting the virtual machine from the VMware Workstation Player home screen and clicking on "Play virtual machine", follow these steps:

1. Open VMware Workstation Player on your Windows machine.

2. From the home screen, select the virtual machine you created and click "Play virtual machine".

3. The virtual machine will start, and you will see the Kali Linux login screen.

To log in using the username and password set during the installation process, follow these steps:

1. Enter the username and password you created during the Kali Linux installation process in the respective fields on the login screen.

2. After entering the correct credentials, press the "Enter" key or click the "Log In" button.

3. If the login credentials are correct, you will be logged in to your Kali Linux system.

4. Once you have successfully logged in, you can start using Kali Linux and its tools for penetration testing, security auditing, and other cybersecurity tasks

That's it Just one more important thing:

It's crucial to use Kali Linux lawfully and according to moral principles. Although Kali Linux is a potent tool made for penetration testing and security audits, it may be extremely harmful if used maliciously. Using Kali Linux to engage in unlawful activities like hacking, cracking, and cyber-attacks can have serious effects, such as legal trouble, penalties, and even incarceration.

Additionally, using Kali Linux for education is a fantastic method to learn about cybersecurity and how to thwart assaults. In order to assist users in learning about cybersecurity and advancing their skills in this area, Kali Linux provides a wealth of tools and information. By employing Kali Linux for moral and legal reasons, one can promote cybersecurity awareness, safeguard data and systems from unwanted attacks, and make the internet a safer place.

HAPPY HACKING :)