That sounds fancy! But what does that even mean? Well, basically we’re going to create little fake computers inside our real computer using software called VirtualBox or VMware (depending on your preference).

First, let’s download and install VirtualBox. You can do this by visiting their website and following the instructions for your operating system. Once it’s installed, open it up and click “New” to create a new virtual machine. Give it a name like “Kali Linux VM” or something equally exciting.

Next, we need to set up some settings for our virtual machine. This includes things like how much memory (RAM) it should have, how many CPUs it should use, and what kind of hard drive it should have. For Kali Linux, I recommend at least 2GB of RAM and one CPU core. You can adjust these settings later if you need to.

Now that our virtual machine is set up, we need to install an operating system on it. This is where things get a little tricky. If you have the ISO (installation file) for Kali Linux, you can create a new virtual hard drive and attach it to your VM using VirtualBox’s “Add Hard Disk” feature. Then, boot up your VM and follow the installation instructions.

If you don’t have an ISO, there are other ways to get Kali Linux onto your VM. One option is to use a pre-built virtual machine image that someone else has created for you. You can find these on websites like VulnHub or GitHub. Another option is to create your own customized version of Kali Linux using tools like Packer or Ansible.

Once you have Kali Linux installed, you’re ready to start hacking! But before we do that, some best practices for securing our virtual machines and keeping them up-to-date with the latest patches and updates. This includes things like disabling unnecessary services, setting strong passwords, and configuring firewalls.

In terms of tools or commands to use, there are a ton of options depending on what you want to do. For example, if you’re using VirtualBox, you can use the “VBoxManage” command to manage your virtual machines from the terminal. If you’re using VMware, you can use their vSphere Client or PowerCLI tools for management.

Overall, setting up virtual machines for Kali Linux is a great way to learn about security and hacking without risking any real damage to your computer or network. Just remember to always follow best practices for security and keep your systems up-to-date with the latest patches and updates!