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 (Login or Register to see the download link.)
• 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.