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Kali Linux Setup & Basic Commands

Beginner

This lab teaches you how to set up Kali Linux (the most popular ethical hacking operating system) in a safe virtual environment. You'll learn basic Linux commands and try simple scanning tools.

Download the Kali Linux VM
-- Click "Virtual Machines"
-- Choose "VirtualBox" (beginners) or "VMware"
-- File will be named like kali-linux-2024.1-virtualbox-amd64.ova
Install VirtualBox (if needed)
-- Go to virtualbox.org
-- Download and install normally
Import Kali Linux
-- Open VirtualBox
-- Click "File" then "Import Appliance"
-- Select the .ova file
-- Click "Next" through all options
Start Your Kali Machine
-- Double-click the VM in VirtualBox
-- Wait 1-2 minutes to boot
-- Login: Username kali, Password kali
Try First Commands
-- Right-click desktop, choose "Open Terminal"
-- Type these one at a time:
--- sudo apt update (Updates tools list)
--- ping google.com (Tests connection, press Ctrl+C to stop)
--- ls / (Shows main directory folders)
Test a Security Tool
-- In terminal, type: nmap scanme.nmap.org
-- You'll see "open ports" (like computer doors)
Troubleshooting:
If VM runs slow: Settings -> System -> Increase RAM to 2048MB
If commands fail: Check exact typing (Linux is case-sensitive)

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