Wanna install Kali Linux but don’t want to use it in a dual boot? If Yes, then you are in the right place. There is a virtual machine software namely VMware which will help you to install Kali Linux on your system without taking any resources or without dual boot.
Table of Contents
- What is VMware?
- VMware Benefits:
- Kali Linux Download
- Install Kali Linux on VMware Workstation
- Step 1: Create a Virtual Machine
- Step 2: Install Kali Linux in VMware
- Conclusion
What is VMware?
Before installing Kali Linux in VMware, we must know what is VMware. VMware is derived from the word Virtual Machine software. Virtual Machine VMware is a software that provides a platform to install multiple operating systems and application programs on a single computer by using virtual hardware ( eg RAM, CPU, Processor, etc ).
A virtual machine, usually known as a guest is created within another computing environment referred to as a “host.” Multiple virtual machines can exist within a single host at one time. A virtual machine is also known as a guest .
VMware Benefits:
Before using VMware workstation for installing Kali Linux, you must know the benefits of using VMware.
- If you have less hardware ( i.e RAM, local memory, processor) on your computer and want to operate multiple operating systems simultaneously then go ahead, VMware is for you.
- Virtual machines are completely isolated from the host machine and other virtual machines. If a virtual machine crashes, all others are unaffected.
- You can access more than one operating system at a time.
- Add or remove resources easily.
- It saves costs by running multiple OS on a single machine.
- You can install/reinstall/backup/move your guest OS easily.
- User-friendly.
- Easy to manage things.
- Recovery of the Operating system is also possible ( Using VMDK data recovery tool ).
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