How To Install BlackArch Linux 2016 on VMware Step by Step

BlackArch Linux 2016.04 Installation

Easy tutorial on how to install BlackArch Linux 2016.04 on VMware Workstation or VMware Player step by step. We'll also learn how to install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) on BlackArch 2016 for better performance and usability. This tutorial is also helpful for BlackArch Linux Installation on physical computer or laptop.

BlackArch Linux Installation Steps:

1. Download BlackArch Linux 2016.04 ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
4. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) in BlackArch Linux

Installing BlackArch Linux 2016 Step by Step

What is BlackArch Linux?

BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 1515 tools. BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs. It comes with several lightweight window managers  including Fluxbox, Openbox, Awesome and spectrwm.
BlackArch Linux Website: https://blackarch.org/
Download BlackArch Linux 2016.04: https://blackarch.org/downloads.html

BlackArch Linux 2016.04 New Features and Improvements

BlackArch Linux is now powered by Linux kernel 4.5.1, and according to the release notes of the BlackArch 2016.04.28 ISO image, an EFI boot issue has been fixed.

1. Added new (improved) BlackArch Linux installer
2. Include linux kernel 4.5.1
3. Added new blackarch linux installer
4. Fixed an EFI boot issue
5. Fixed the well-known i686 boot issue
6. Added more than 80 new tools
7. Updated all blackarch tools
8. Updated all system packages
9. Updated menu entries for window managers (awesome, fluxbox, openbox)

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