In todays blog post, well look at how to set up Kali Linux as a virtual machine in VirtualBox (VM). Using a hypervisor like VirtualBox will give you a wider choice of distributions. Virtual machines can be extremely useful in this case. While major distros like Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, and Alpine Linux, are available on WSL, other more obscure distros are less represented. While WSL offers a choice of distributions, it's still limited in the Microsoft Store. If you want to try the different window managers and desktop environments that Linux has to offer, you have to use some workarounds with WSL in the stable version.įor those who want to try different distros, you'll also be better off using VMs. If you need access to graphical apps on Linux, a virtual machine is still a better bet at the moment, even as Microsoft promises support for GUI apps in WSL. If you're considering a career in IT, knowledge of these things will be crucial. Today’s blog post has explored how to install Kali Linux on VirtualBox as a VM manually and by using an OVA VirtualBox VM template. If you're learning Linux and want to get into the nitty-gritty of installing and configuring a Linux system, a virtual machine is the best option. Installing Kali Linux on VirtualBox is not a difficult process, but does include a set of crucial features that you need to know. The VirtualBox Guest Additions provide proper mouse and screen integration, as well as folder sharing, with your host operating system. Sometimes, running Linux in a virtual machine using a hypervisor like VirtualBox makes the most sense.
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