How to Install Kali Linux on VirtualBox

Introduction

A well-liked ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution called Kali Linux offers security experts and hobbyists a complete toolkit for evaluating the security of their systems. Installing Kali Linux in a virtual environment using VirtualBox is one of the easiest ways to learn and experiment with it. In this video, we'll walk you through each step of installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox, allowing you to harness its powerful tools while keeping your main operating system intact.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following before you start:

• VirtualBox: Visit the official website at https://www.virtualbox.org to download and set up the most recent version of Oracle VirtualBox.
• Kali Linux ISO: Depending on your system architecture, get the Kali Linux ISO image from the official Kali Linux website (https://www.kali.org/downloads/).
• A virtual machine should operate properly on a computer with adequate hardware, including enough RAM and computing capability. 

Step 1: Create a New Virtual Machine

• Click the "New" button in VirtualBox to start creating a new virtual machine.
• Choose the proper operating system and version, then give your virtual computer a name (such as "Kali Linux"). Select "Debian (64-bit)" as the version and "Linux" as the type.
• A suitable amount of RAM should be allotted to the virtual machine. It is advised to have at least 2 GB (4GB recommended), but more is better for smoother performance.
• Select "Create a virtual hard disk now" and then click "Create."

Step 2: Configure Virtual Hard Disk

• As the hard drive file type, choose "VDI (VirtualBox Disk Image)".
• Select "Dynamically allocated" for the actual hard disk storage option so that the virtual hard drive can expand as necessary.
• Set the size of the virtual hard disk. Although 20 GB is the minimum advised(40 GB recommended), you can change it based on your needs.
• Click "Create" to create the virtual hard disk.

Step 3: Install Kali Linux

• Right-click on the newly created virtual machine and select "Settings."
• Click on the empty CD/DVD icon in the "Storage" section, then select the Kali Linux ISO image you downloaded previously.
• Clicking the "Start" button will launch the virtual machine.
• From the Kali Linux boot menu, select "Graphical Install".
• Set your language, location, keyboard layout, and user account by following the on-screen prompts.
• When asked to choose a partitioning method, select "Guided - use entire disk" for ease or "Manual Partitioning" if you feel confident doing so.
• Complete the installation process, including setting up the GRUB boot loader.

Step 4: Setup Following Installation

• After installation, use the login credentials you created during installation to access your Kali Linux virtual machine.

• Open a terminal and run the following command to update the system:
• sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

 If you have any problem, Here is my "Kali Linux" setting:

Conclusion

You've successfully installed Kali Linux on VirtualBox by following these instructions, establishing a secure environment for investigating its potent security tools. With this configuration, you can experiment with security assessments, ethical hacking, and penetration testing without having any negative effects on your primary operating system. To guarantee you have the most recent security updates and tools at your disposal, keep in mind to frequently upgrade your Kali Linux system. Happy hacking!