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COS 330

Kali Linux

Installation Guide

Kali Linux

Background

This document is meant to help COS 330 students install and setup Kali Linux (kali- linux-1.0.8-amd64.iso) onto Oracle’s VirtualBox (VirtualBox-4.3.14-95030-Win).

Before you begin with this tutorial, be sure that the names and versions of the required software match the ones mentioned in the paragraph above.

Create New Virtual Machine

1. On your VirtualBox, click “New” to create a new virtual machine. Specify a name of your own choice but make sure the type and version match the ones on the picture below.

3. Now you must setup a reference to the Kali Linux ISO file before installation. To do this, perform the following steps: a. Click on your created Virtual machine and go to “Settings” b. On left menu of the Settings window select “Storage” c. From the “Storage Tree” select the “Empty” Controller IDE d. Under the “Attributes” group box select the little CD image on the right side. e. Browse to where you stored your kali-linux-1.0.8-amd64.iso. f. Click OK. (Refer to the image below)

Kali Linux Installation

By now you should have your virtual machine created. So click on “Start” to start it up.

You should see a menu like the one below.

Now select “Graphical Install” to begin the installation.

1. In the initial steps you will need to do the following and keep continuing with the setup process: a. Select a language (English) b. Select a country (South Africa) c. Configure keyboard (American English) d. Create Host Name

e. Create Domain Name (uXXXXXXXX.edu) {xxxxxxxx is your student no}

f. Set up your password g. Partition your disks. (The following series of images show recommended settings, so if you are not sure what options to choose, don’t temper with the recommended option selections)

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Once you get to the screen below, Kali Linux will be installed.

It takes a while so please be patient.

2. Configure Package Manager.

When you get prompted whether to use a network mirror, select “Yes”. (See image below)

4. Install GRUB boot loader.

Once you see the screen below, you have successfully installed Kali Linux

Your virtual system will restart then you will log in with the password you created in one of the steps above.

Additional Information

 For more detailed information on installation of the Kali Linux pack, visit the following link: http://kanishkashowto.com/2013/09/03/how-to-install-kali-linux-in- virtualbox-step-by-step-guide/  The link above will help you install guest additions.