Kali Linux is one of the best open-source security packages of an ethical hacker, containing a set of tools divided by categories. Kali Linux can be installed in a machine as an Operating System, which is discussed in this tutorial. Installing Kali Linux is a practical option as it provides more options to work and combine the tools.

This tutorial gives a complete understanding on Kali Linux and explains how to use it in practice.This tutorial has been prepared for beginners to help them understand the fundamentals of Kali Linux. It will specifically be useful for penetration testing professionals. After completing this tutorial, you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise from where you can take yourself to the next levels.Although this tutorial will benefit most of the beginners, it will definitely be a plus if you are familiar with the basic concepts of any Linux operating system.Kali Linux is one of the best security packages of an ethical hacker, containing a set of tools divided by the categories. It is an open source and its official webpage

Generally, Kali Linux can be installed in a machine as an Operating System, as a virtual machine which we will discuss in the following section. Installing Kali Linux is a practical option as it provides more options to work and combine the tools. You can also create a live boot CD or USB.

BackTrack was the old version of Kali Linux distribution. The latest release is Kali 2016.1 and it is updated very often.To install Kali Linux −

• First, we will download the Virtual box and install it.

• Later, we will download and install Kali Linux distribution.

Download and Install the Virtual Box

A Virtual Box is particularly useful when you want to test something on Kali Linux that you are unsure of. Running Kali Linux on a Virtual Box is safe when you want to experiment with unknown packages or when you want to test a code.

With the help of a Virtual Box, you can install Kali Linux on your system (not directly in your hard disk) alongside your primary OS which can MAC or Windows or another flavor of Linux.

Let’s understand how you can download and install the Virtual Box on your system.