How To Install BackBox Linux 4.6.2 on VMware Tutorial

Installing BackBox Linux 4.6.2 on VMware

Easy tutorial on how to install BackBox Linux 4.6.2 on VMware Workstation or VMware Player. We'll also install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools ) on BackBox 4.6 for better performance and usability. This tutorial is also helpful for installing BackBox Linux 4.6 on physical computer or laptop hardware.

BlackBox Linux 4.6.2 Installation Steps:

1. Download BackBox Linux 4.6.2 ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
4. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) in BackBox Linux

Installing BlackBox Linux on VMware Step by Step

What is BackBox Linux?

BackBox Linux is a penetration testing and security assessment oriented Linux distribution providing a network and systems analysis toolkit. It includes a complete set of tools required for ethical hacking and security testing and analysis tools. BackBox is based on Ubuntu Linux. BackBox Linux provides a minimal but complete desktop environment. Its software repositories are always updated to the latest stable versions of the most often used and best-known ethical hacking tools.
Download BackBox Linux: https://backbox.org/linux

BackBox Linux 4.6 New Features

1. Updated Linux Kernel 4.2
2. Updated Ruby 2.2
3. Updated hacking tools: beef, dirsearch, metasploit, openvas, setoolkit, volatility, wpscan, wxhexeditor, yara, etc.

BackBox Linux 4.6 System requirements

1. 32-bit or 64-bit processor
2. 512 MB of RAM
3. 10 GB of disk space for installation
4. Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
5. DVD-ROM drive or USB port

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