Virtualization is becoming increasingly popular in today’s IT world, and especially in the field of cybersecurity. Installing Linux Ubuntu on VMware on Windows is a great way to get a high quality operating system that is perfect for hacking tasks. Let’s take a look at the steps to create an optimal fully secure virtual environment! Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions known for its stability and user-friendliness. Thanks to VMware, Windows users can easily enjoy the benefits of Ubuntu without leaving their familiar environment.
Starting with downloading the Ubuntu ISO image, our step-by-step guide will guide you through every step, from creating a new virtual machine to configuring the optimal settings for maximum performance. Optimum memory configuration, correct network settings, choosing the best file system – we consider all important aspects to make your Ubuntu work like a clock. With our tutorial, even a novice can create an efficient workstation for hacking tasks based on Ubuntu in VMware. For cyber security professionals or those who want to explore the world of hacking, this guide will be a real find. Explore new horizons with Linux Ubuntu on VMware and improve your cybersecurity skills today!
Virtual machines are becoming a key tool for those seeking maximum security in the online space. They create an isolated environment that effectively blocks out potential threats and malware. Using a virtual machine reduces the risk of compromising the underlying system and provides an additional layer of protection against intrusions. Thus, for those who want to keep their data safe, virtual machines are becoming an indispensable tool in today’s digital world. VMware Player and VirtualBox are two well-known virtualization platforms for creating a virtual machine. Their key difference is that VMware Player is free for personal use only, while VirtualBox is completely free and open source software available for personal and commercial use. VMware Player is developed by VMware, a leader in virtualization, while VirtualBox is owned by Oracle. “Oracle” is an American corporation that specializes in the production of software, hardware for computing and other products and services in the field of information technology. VirtualBox, thanks to its transparent operation, has a larger set of features and settings, so we consider this virtual machine to be the best. Also, VirtualBox provides more flexible options and this is all thanks to its open source. On top of that, compatibility in VirtualBox, thanks to its open nature, supports a wider range of operating systems compared to VMware Player. Both tools, VMWare Player and VirtualBox, have their merits and each of them may be better depending on the specific use case scenario. The best way to determine which app best suits your needs is to install both and experiment with them. Only practice will help you figure out which virtual machine best meets your requirements.
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Go to the browser
Click “Download”
We are waiting for it to load. After that, open a new tab
Go to the link: https://www.vmware.com/content/vmware/vmware-published-sites/us/products/workstation-player/workstation-player-evaluation.html.
Click “Download now”
Double click on the downloaded file
Click “Next”
First, click the checkmark where indicated on the screenshot. Second, click “Next”
Click “Next”
There is no need to put any ticks on this screenshot, just click “Next”
Click “Next”
Click “Install”
We are waiting for the download, then click “Next”
Click “Finish”
Double click on VMware
Select “create a new virtual machine”
We indicate where the image of our OS is located
We come up with our account and move on
Click “Next”
Allocate space for our virtual machine and click “Next”
Click “Finish”
Let’s start Ubuntu
We are waiting for the download
Click “Continue”
We step by step click on the actions, as shown in the screenshot
Click “Install Now”
Click “Continue”
We specify our time zone and click “Continue”
We step by step click on the actions, as shown in the screenshot
We are waiting for the complete download
Click “Restart Now”
Wait for Ubuntu to reboot
Log in to your Ubuntu account
Enter the password
Congratulations, everything worked out for us. Now we can use Ubuntu
