COS 330

Kali Linux
Installation Guide






Background
This document is meant to help COS 330 students install and setup Kali Linux (kali-
linux-1.0.8-amd64.iso) onto Oracles VirtualBox (VirtualBox-4.3.14-95030-Win).

Before you begin with this tutorial, be sure that the names and versions of the required
software match the ones mentioned in the paragraph above.

Create New Virtual Machine
1. On your VirtualBox, click New to create a new virtual machine. Specify a name
of your own choice but make sure the type and version match the ones on
the picture below.





2. Choose the options shown on the series of images below.






3. Now you must setup a reference to the Kali Linux ISO file before installation. To
do this, perform the following steps:
a. Click on your created Virtual machine and go to Settings
b. On left menu of the Settings window select Storage
c. From the Storage Tree select the Empty Controller IDE
d. Under the Attributes group box select the little CD image on the right
side.
e. Browse to where you stored your kali-linux-1.0.8-amd64.iso.
f. Click OK. (Refer to the image below)


4. Now you must setup extended features for your virtual machine before you start with your
installation (See the image below). Make sure PAE/NX is enabled.




Kali Linux Installation
By now you should have your virtual machine created. So click on Start to start it up.

You should see a menu like the one below.

Now select Graphical Install to begin the installation.
1. In the initial steps you will need to do the following and keep continuing with the
setup process:
a. Select a language (English)
b. Select a country (South Africa)
c. Configure keyboard (American English)
d. Create Host Name


e. Create Domain Name (uXXXXXXXX.edu) {xxxxxxxx is your student no}


f. Set up your password
g. Partition your disks. (The following series of images show recommended
settings, so if you are not sure what options to choose, dont temper with the
recommended option selections)







Once you get to the screen below, Kali Linux will be installed.
It takes a while so please be patient.

2. Configure Package Manager.

When you get prompted whether to use a network mirror, select Yes. (See
image below)


3. The following screen prompts you for HTTP Proxy information, you may leave
that blank.


4. Install GRUB boot loader.















Once you see the screen below, you have successfully installed Kali Linux



Your virtual system will restart then you will log in with the password you created in one
of the steps above.


Additional Information
For more detailed information on installation of the Kali Linux pack, visit the
following link: http://kanishkashowto.com/2013/09/03/how-to-install-kali-linux-in-
virtualbox-step-by-step-guide/
The link above will help you install guest additions.