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How to Replace Ubuntu With Kali Linux?

Last Updated : 13 Nov, 2022
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Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution generated to deal with information security which includes penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, cybersecurity, and security research. Kali Linux was developed by the well-known information security organization offensive security. it was mainly designed for penetration testing and digital forensics. Kali Linux offers various features as an operating system, which are:

  • Multi-language support. 
  • Full customization of Kali ISO
  • Live USB Boot
  • Kali NetHunter
  • Over 600 penetration testing tools pre-installed
  • Developed in a secure environment
  • Free (as in beer) and always will be Wide-ranging wireless device support
  • Custom Kernel, patched for injection
  • GPG-signed packages and repositories
  • A Trustable operating system
  • Forensic Mode
  • Kali Linux Full Disk Encryption
  • Kali Linux Metapackages
  • Kali Linux accessibility features

Kali Linux have more than 600 penetration testing tools pre-installed, they all have different features and uses in the field of information security;

  • Information gathering tools: these tools help the pen-tester to gather valuable information about the user or the victims, It is a method used by analysts to determine the needs of customers and users. there are many information-gathering tools like NMAP, ZENMAP, DNS tools, Searchsploit, stealth scans, and LBD tools
  • Vulnerability Analysis tools: these tools help the pen-tester to determine the weakness that a particular target system or victims have so that they can sure those systems for better security. for example, CISCO tools, CISCO auditing tools, etc.
  • Password cracking tools: these tools help the pen-tester to crack passwords through various authentication systems with ease, tools like Hydra, Johnny, John the ripper, hash Cat, etc. used for password cracking.
  • Exploitation tools: An exploit is a piece of software, data, or sequence of commands that takes advantage of a vulnerability to cause unintended behavior or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. exploitation can be performed once a vulnerability is identified. tools are, Metasploit, BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework), Armitage and, Linux exploit suggester. 
  • Forensics tools: The forensic process is used as part of data recovery processes to gather data from a crashed server, failed drive or reformatted operating system (OS). tools are, p0f, pdf-parser, Dumpzilla, and DFF (digital forensics framework).

Install Kali Linux in Ubuntu:

  • Go and download the Kali Linux disk image (ISO file) from kali.org.
  • Download the win32 disk imager tool to write the Linux image on a USB drive.
  • Write the image to a USB drive: plugin USB drive and open the disk imager tool and specify the path of the ISO image you have downloaded, now click on right.
  • Shut down your computer and turn it down again while pressing the boot menu key (you can find your device boot menu key by simply googling it).
  • After the boot menu appears select boot from a USB drive and hit enter.
  • Now you should be able to see the Kali Linux installation window, click on start the installer or install.

 

  • Select the language → location is optional → choose the keyboard layout and continue.

 

  • Configure the network (not necessary now)→and simply select eth0 and continue. (if these windows come in installation)
  • In the next step, do not configure the network now and continue.
  • Give the hostname to your computer→ now decide a strong password → to continue.

 

  • You can configure the clock.
  • Now the main part is the Hard drive configuration: after these steps, all of your previous OS will be deleted.
  • Select the Guided-use entire disk → to continue.

 

  • Select your main storage probably the bigger partition (storage)→ continue.
  • Then go with the recommended settings→ and continue.
  • After you see this window hit continue and select yes to write changes to the disk. (after this step your data will be deleted so do it carefully)

 

  • The main installation will be started, and it will take some time.

 

  • Now you should decide yes if you are connected to the network or else No.
  • The package manager will be installing updates for Kali Linux. Choose software you want to install otherwise go with the recommended.

 

  • Installation must be completed by now → to finish installation hit continue.

 

  • The system will reboot automatically, and you can now remove the USB drive.  Do not skip any of the above steps you might end up getting nothing.
  • Installation steps may vary with the version of Linux you are installing.

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