How to Install Parrot Security OS 3.1 (ParrotSec) on VMware Tutorial

Parrot Security OS 3.1 (ParrotSec) Installation on VMware

In this tutorial we'll learn how to install Parrot Security OS 3.1 (ParrotSec) on VMware Workstation/Player step by step. This tutorial is also helpful for installing Parrot OS 3.1 on physical computer or laptop. After installing Parrot OS, we'll also install VMware Tools for better performance and usability.

Parrot Security OS 3.1 (ParrotSec) Installation Steps:

1. Download Parrot Security OS 3.1 ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start ParrotSec 3.1 Installation
4. Install VMware Tools (Open VM Tools) in ParrotSec

Installing Parrot Security OS 3.1 (ParrotSec ) on VMware

What is Parrot Security OS?

Parrot Security OS (or ParrotSec) is a Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux. It is security-oriented distribution featuring a collection of utilities designed for penetration testing, computer forensics, reverse engineering, hacking, privacy, anonymity and cryptography.
Parrot Security OS Website: https://www.parrotsec.org/

Parrot Security OS 3.1 New Features

ParrotSec 3.1  Parrot Security OS 3.1 brings the new Linux kernel. Parrot Security OS 3.1 is an upgrade that brings lots of updated components, as well as some new features. ParrotSec now includes PHP 7 support, Qt Creator 4.0.2, Qt 5.6.1 GUI toolkit, ZuluCrypt 5.0, AnonSurf 2.1, Tor Browser launcher, and a kernel from the Linux 4.6 series.

What is VMware Workstatiton?

VMware Workstation is a hypervisor that runs on x86-64 computers; it enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.
VMware Workstation product website: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation

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