![]() Once the download is complete, follow the quick steps below: The download can take 15-20 minutes or less (even more) depending upon your Internet speed. If you’re unsure, download the 32-bit version as it’ll work on both platforms easily. Now, in my case, I have a 64-bit system, so I’ve downloaded the 64-bit Kali Linux ISO File. ![]() You’ll find multiple options for Mate, Linux, Windows, VMWare, Virtualbox and ARM distributions as well. The second step is to download the ISO image file for Kali Linux 2017.1 OS distribution. Now let’s get to the complex installation guide broken into easy to understand steps for you… Steps to Install Kali Linux 2017.1 on VMWare Playerįirstly, download VMWare Workstation Player and perform the easy setup using an executable file. So, you can try a new Linux Distribution without any hassles in a risk-free environment right onto your system. Well, VMWare is a free software much like Linux Distribution. More so, you don’t have to worry about the system and hardware requirements for a virtual OS installation. Installing Kali Linux on VMWare will keep you from losing files on your system in case anything goes wrong. If you’re new to Linux and just want to try your hands on Kali Linux, VMWare Workstation player is your safest option. It is designed specifically for penetration testers or those who are learning to get certified in penetration testing. Kali Linux is not like your normal Linux distribution. VMWare Player or VMWare Workstation allows you to run multiple OS as “guest system” on any other OS (Windows, Linux, etc) called “host.” The basic idea behind this software is to run a virtual software on your existing system. ![]() Now, before I tell you about Kali Linux, let me share a brief introduction of VMWare Workstation player and why I have decided to use it for the installation. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the complex process to install Kali Linux in VMWare Workstation Player. The main aim of this open-source distribution is to offer advanced penetration testing and security research tools for professional and learners of Penetration Testing. It is a strong rebuild of Backtrack Linux. Kali Linux is a Debian -based Linux distribution developed, funded and maintained by Offensive Security.
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