How to Install Metasploitable2 in VirtualBox | Metasploitable v2 2023

Step 1: Download Metasploitable 2
Download the Metasploitable 2 zip file and extract it to obtain the VMDK file.

Step 2: Install VirtualBox
Download and install Oracle VirtualBox if you haven't already. Make sure you have a compatible version for the VMDK format.

Step 3: Create a New Virtual Machine
Launch VirtualBox and click on the "New" button to create a new virtual machine.
Provide a name for the virtual machine (e.g., Metasploitable 2) and select the appropriate operating system type and version (Linux, 32-bit).
Set the desired memory size and click "Next."

Step 4: Configure the Hard Disk
Select the "Use an existing virtual hard disk file" option.
Click on the folder icon and browse to the location where you extracted the VMDK file.
Select the VMDK file and click "Create."

Step 5: Adjust Settings
Select the newly created virtual machine from the VirtualBox Manager window.
Click on "Settings" in the menu bar to access the virtual machine settings.
Configure the settings as desired, such as adjusting the number of processors, network settings, etc.
Click "OK" to save the settings.

Step 6: Start the Metasploitable 2 Virtual Machine
Select the Metasploitable 2 virtual machine from the list in the VirtualBox Manager window.
Click on the "Start" button to launch the virtual machine.

That's it! You have successfully installed Metasploitable 2 in VirtualBox using the zip file and VMDK file. Remember to use Metasploitable 2 responsibly and only in a controlled and legal environment for educational or testing purposes.

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