How to Download Kali Linux on VMware

Kali Linux is a popular Linux distribution used for penetration testing and digital forensics. If you want to run Kali Linux on VMware, follow these steps to download and install it.

The first step in downloading Kali Linux on VMware is to create a new virtual machine. To do this, launch the VMware Workstation application and click on 'Create a New Virtual Machine.' Select 'Linux' as the guest operating system and choose Kali Linux from the drop-down menu.

Next, select a boot loader device to ensure the newly installed system is bootable. Then, install the GRUB boot loader on a hard disk. Leave the field blank if you are not using a network mirror, and click Continue again.

During the installation process, additional configuration settings will appear. Continue by navigating to Finish partitioning and write changes to disk. The wizard will give you an overview of the configured partitions. If you are new to Kali Linux, it is recommended to select 'All files in one partition.'

Next, select the scheme for partitioning. In this case, select the only available option – SCSI3 (0,0,0) (sda) – 68.7 GB ATA VBOK HARDDISK.

As you created a single virtual hard disk in Step 3: Adjust VM Settings, you do not have to worry about data loss. Then, select which disk you want to use for partitioning.

Once you have completed the installation process, you can start using Kali Linux on your VMware virtual machine. With its extensive collection of tools and software, Kali Linux is an excellent choice for penetration testing and digital forensics.

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