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How To Install Kali on VMware Player – Step By Step Guide

Kali is the latest Linux distribution that is getting popularity over BackTrack distribution. It is basically used by hacking security lovers and experts. You can install Kali Linux as a virtual machine on a virtual platform such as VMware Player or VirtualBox. The initial installation process of Kali on VMware Player is almost similar as we install any other guest operating system on VMware platform. However, after the boot screen, the installation options are definitely different from other guest operating systems. In this post, we will explain how to install Kali on VMware Workstation or VMware Player. We are going to use VMware Player for this demonstration. If you love VirtualBox, following is the complete step by step guide for you.

Getting started with VirtualBox.

Installing Kali on VMware Workstation/Player

To install Kali on VMware Player, you need to perform the following steps:

  1. Open the VMware Workstation Player console and click Create a New Virtual Machine.Install Kali on VMware Player
  2. On the New Virtual Machine Wizard, select the Installer disc image file (iso) option. Click Browse and select the Kali Linux ISO image file and then click Next. Install Kali using ISO image file
  3. On the Select a Guest Operating System page, select Linux under the Guest operating system section and then click Next.Installing Kali Linux Guest Operating system
  4. On the Name the Virtual Machine page, specify the name and location of the virtual machine and then click Next.Specifying Kali Linux Virtual machine name
  5. On the Specify Disk Capacity page, select the Store virtual disk as a single file option, and then click Next.Set disk size for Kali Linux Virtual Machine
  6. On the Ready to Create Virtual Machine page, click Customize Hardware.Customize Kali Linux Virtual Machine
  7. On the Hardware window, set the minimum Memory size as 2048 MB.
  8. Set the network adapter as Bridged and also select the Replicate option. The Replicate physical network adapter option will allow your virtual machine to use the same IP address (provided by DHCP server) while moving within Wi-Fi network.Connecting Kali Linux Virtual Machine to Internet
  9. The Ready to Create Virtual Machine page is returned, click Finish.
  10. On the VMware Player console, click Play virtual machine to power on this VM.
  11. The boot screen will display. Select the Graphical install option to install Kali with GUI interface.Installing Kali Linux with GUI interface
  12. On the Select a language screen, select the desired language and then click Continue.Selecting language for Kali Linux
  13. On the Select your location screen, select the desired location and then click Continue. Selecting virtual machine country location for kali linux
  14. On the Configure the keyboard screen, select the desired keyboard language and then click Continue. The Load installer screen displays, wait for a few minutes.
  15. On the Configure the network screen, set the hostname and click Continue.
  16. On the next screen, set the domain name and then click Continue.
  17. On the Setup users and passwords screen, set the password for the root user and then click Continue.Set root password for Kali linux
  18. On the Configure clock zone screen, select the desired time zone and then click Continue.
  19. On the Partition disks screen, select the desired partition method or accept the default selection and then click Continue.Creating disk partitions for Kali linux
  20. On the next screen, click Continue. Select the desired partitioning scheme and then click Continue.Selecting partitioning scheme for Kali Linux
  21. On the next screen, review the partitions and then click Continue.Kali Linux Installation
  22. On the next screen, click Yes to format the partitions and then click Continue.Formatting partitions
  23. The installation process starts. It may take 15-20 minutes. Wait until the Configure the package manager screen displays. Ensure that Use a network monitor option set as Yes and then click Continue.Installing Grub for Kali Linux
  24. Set the Proxy setting if required. On the Grub screen, click Continue to install the boot loader.
  25. On the next screen, select the disk where you want to install the boot loader and then click Continue. The boot loader will be installed.Selecting disk to install Kali grub loader
  26. Once the installation completes, click Continue.Finishing Kali installation
  27. After some time, the Sign in screen will display. Login with root user and the password you set previously.Kali Linux Sign in screen
  28. Once you are signed in, the Desktop screen will display.Kali Linux desktop screen

That’s all you need to install Kali on VMware Workstation or VMware Workstation Player. Enjoy your Kali Linux virtual machine as you wish. Stay connected for more upcoming articles on Kali Linux. Please do share the post if you love this.

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How To Install VMware Virtual Machine Using PXE Boot – WDS Client

In the previous post, we have prepared and configured a WDS server. In this post, we will explain how to install Windows operating system on VMware Workstation or VMware Workstation Player using PXE boot. VMware Workstation/Player allows you to install a guest operating system using the following options:

  1. Installer disc: Use this option to install a guest operating system using the physical DVD installation media.
  2. Installer disc image file (iso): Use this option to install a guest operating system using the ISO image file.
  3. I will install operating system later: Use this option to decide the installation option later. Typically used to perform the network-based installation using the PXE boot option.

Steps to Install VMware Virtual Machine Using PXE Boot

To install a VMware virtual machine using the PXE LAN boot option, you need to perform the following steps:

  1. Open the VMware Workstation/Player console and click Create a New Virtual Machine.Creating a new virtual machine in VMware
  2. On the New Virtual Machine Wizard, select the I will install operating system later radio button, and then click Next.Install VMware virtual machine Using PXE Boot
  3. On the Select a Guest Operating System page, select Microsoft Windows under the Guest operating system section. Select the compatible edition from the Version drop-down list and then click Next.
  4. On the Name the Virtual Machine page, specify the name and location for the virtual machine and then click Next.Specify Virtual Machine Name and Location
  5. On the Specify Disk Capacity page, select the desired option depending on your choice and then click Next.
  6. On the Ready to Create Virtual Machine page, click Customize Hardware. On the Hardware window, connect the virtual machine to a virtual switch that allows you to connect and access to WDS server.Customizing Vmware Virtual Machine HArdware
  7. Close the Create a new virtual machine wizard and power on the virtual machine. The following screen should be displayed.Booting virtual machine using PXE Boot option

    Note: If the virtual machine is unable to connect to the WDS server, ensure that the WDS server and PXE client machine are connected properly.

  8. Press the F12 key to start the network-based installation. If the PXE boot aborted message appears, reset the virtual machine and retry again. The booting process will start to load the Windows files from the WDS server. Specify the domain credentials of your domain and proceed next to continue the installation.Windows Deployment Services Setup page
  9. From the next screen, the installation process will remain same as we used to perform the installation using the local installation media.

That’s all you need to install VMware virtual machine using the PXE boot option. Please subscribe us to get notified for the upcoming articles.

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How To Connect A VMware Virtual Machine To The Internet

The virtual networking components in VMware Workstation and VMware Player includes virtual switches, virtual network adapters, the virtual DHCP server, and the NAT device. You can configure any of the following types of virtual network connections for a VMware virtual machine:

  • Bridged
  • NAT
  • Host-only
  • Custom

In this post, we will only explain how to use Bridged network connection to connect a VMware virtual machine to the Internet (physical network). If you are interested to know more about the VMware network connections types, read the following article.

Understating and Configuring VMware Network Connections Types

In order to connect your VMware virtual machine to the Internet, you need to use the Bridged network connection. Bridged network connection connects a virtual machine to a network by using the network adapter on the host system. If the host system is on a network, this option is often the easiest way to allow the virtual machine to access to the physical network as well as to the Internet.

Note: You can also connect VMware virtual machine to the Internet using the NAT network connection.

Connecting a VMware Virtual Machine to the Internet

To connect a VMware virtual machine to the Internet using the bridged network connection, you need to perform the following steps:

  1. Select the desired virtual machine and open the Virtual Machine Settings.
  2. On the Virtual Machine Settings window, under the Hardware tab, select Network Adapter.
  3. Select the Bridged: Connected directly to the physical network radio button and close the Virtual Machine Settings window.Connect a VMware Virtual Machine To The Internet

    Note: If you use the virtual machine on a laptop, select the Replicate physical network connection state check box. This setting allows the IP address to be renewed when you move from one wired/wireless network to another.

  4. Now, open the network adapter properties of your virtual machine and configure either the static IP address or obtain the TCP/IP settings from the DHCP server depending on your Service Provider’s settings.
  5. Close the network connection window.
  6. Now, you can see that your VMware virtual machine is connected to the Internet as shown in the following figure.

Connect VMware Virtual Machine to Wireless Internet

That’s all you need to do to connect a VMware virtual machine to the Internet. Hope, it helped you. Please drop your queries in the comment box, if got stuck anywhere or want to help us to improve the article. Please do share the article.

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Using VMware Guest Isolation [Copy and Paste]

In the previous posts, we have discussed a lot about the VMware step by step tutorials. Here is another VMware article for you. In this post, we will explain how to enable VMware Guest Isolation feature.

VMware guest isolation feature allows you to copy and paste text and files from the host system to the guest operating system. It also allows you to drag and drop files from the host system to the guest operating system, and copy and paste text and files from one virtual machine to other virtual machine.

It means you don’t need to setup network between virtual machines and the host system to copy or move data. Before configuring VMware Guest Isolation, first, you need to ensure that the VMware Tools are installed in the virtual machine.

Also read: How to download, install and use VMware Tools.

To configure VMware Guest Isolation options, you need to perform the following steps:

  1. Select the desired virtual machine and open the Virtual Machine Settings window.
  2. Select the Options tab and then select Guest Isolation.
  3. In the right pane, select the Enable drag and drop and Enable copy and paste check boxes.
  4. Close the Virtual Machine Settings window.

The following figure shows the VMware Guest Isolation options.

Configure VMware Guest Isolation Feature

Now, you are ready to perform copy/move or drag and drop files from host system to virtual machine. Refer the following figure.

Copy pase data in VMware Virtual Machines

That’s all you need to enable the VMware Guest Isolation options. Hope, this short article helps you. Please do share the article. You may also navigate to more VMware step by step tutorials.