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#319524 3-May-2025 01:53

Just curious, does anyone here use Kali Linux and if so do you have it on one partition and the other partition Ubuntu or another version of linux.

I am thinking about doing that or maybe I don't need both. I am interested in learning Kali, but maybe I should start with Ubuntu first.

Who are the Kali gurus that are good to follow.

Thanks

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#3370095 3-May-2025 07:06

Depending on what you're planning to use it for, start with it in a VM and then decide if you want to do the dual boot effort.

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#3370099 3-May-2025 07:18

If you aren't already familiar with a mainstream linux distribution, try to learn one of those first.

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#3370154 3-May-2025 10:23

https://www.kali.org/docs/introduction/should-i-use-kali-linux/

From the kali webpage. If you don't know Linux at all then try another distro first or install kali in a VM...

I use kubuntu now and loving it, kali seems very focused on penetration testing and not an all round os, but if that's what you are wanting to learn then go for it! Looks like no one here has extensive experience thou.

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AAC

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#3370200 3-May-2025 14:22

I am wanting to learn more about security and do some certifications. Thank you for your comments

I will look into purchasing a pc for only linux and will set up Ubuntu on it and have a virtual machine for Kali.

Looks like I need to make sure first I have some core system administration competences. I will learn them first on Unbuntu I have a very basic knowledge. It looks like I have to make sure my pc is Kali compatible.

roobarb

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#3370225 3-May-2025 16:25

Both Ubuntu and Kali are Debian based systems. I would recommend starting with a basic Debian system.

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#3370231 3-May-2025 17:03

I'm a Debian user. Works for me at home and to a certain extent at work too (where we use Win 11 but I do development in Debian).
Have run Kali under QEMU/KVM at home but just to have a look.

AAC

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#3370292 3-May-2025 21:44

Ok great.

Whats the advantage to starting with Debian rather than Ubuntu.

I wonder as a novice that Ubuntu might be better to start with. I can use the server version without the GUI so I can learn the system administration, and maybe switch to using Debian later.

In terms of being a security professional, do people care about what you built your training on.

The cert I want to start with is Comptia Security Plus although its more for a windows based environment.

But I suppose its a good place to start as any.

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#3370295 3-May-2025 21:50

Ubuntu has probably got the most documentation out there so it's a good start. Go for it or one of its derivatives - Mint is usually a good one.

Why do I use Debian? Snaps. I find them a bit of a pain.

roobarb

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#3370308 4-May-2025 03:02

I would recommend against using a GUI for network configuration except for a Linux desktop environment.

If you are learning about Linux security then only being able to use GUI tools is absolutely useless when managing remote servers using SSH.

In this day and age I would also recommend running with Linux SE enabled. You want to be exposed as soon as possible to when SE is preventing you doing what you expected to be able to do.

If you know nothing about Linux then there is no harm spinning up a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) environment based on Debian or Ubuntu and accessing via the command line. If you make a mess, there is no drama; simply delete the environment and create a new one.

Tinkerisk

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#3370309 4-May-2025 03:47

I have a dedicated, self-sufficient Raspberry Pi with Kali Linux and network hardware ‘for special tasks’, but it works always on the bright side of the force. 😎

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AAC

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#3370353 4-May-2025 13:26

Thats some points worth considering, thanks

I will try out the WSL2

AAC

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#3370366 4-May-2025 14:21

I have now installed WSL2 and have the Ubuntu terminal working. I used chatgpt to create me a beginner linux system administrator checklist for Ubuntu

That seems like a good place to start. Cool :)

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#3370375 4-May-2025 15:53

Certainly the fastest way to become a high-quality, responsible, fundamentally orientated software engineer. 😁

AAC

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#3371773 9-May-2025 17:09

Has anyone seen this

https://www.alctraining.co.nz/course/pen-200/

Its really expense but its a penetration testing course in NZ based on Kali?

Is it legit? Has anyone done it.

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#3371774 9-May-2025 17:11

Based on this thread, that course will be well above your skill level.

OSCP is a very challenging exam (as the page notes. It is literally a 24 hour exam, and yes takes the best part of the full 24 hours), and this course looks to be some of the prep for it.

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