Implementing Metasploitable 3 using Vagrant
In this section, you will learn how to deploy the two versions of Metasploitable 3 as vulnerable virtual machines using Vagrant. Metasploitable 3 is currently the latest version that's available for the Metasploitable line of vulnerable virtual machines created by Rapid7. These can help us learn about penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. A Windows version and a Linux version are available.
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Part 1 – setting up the Windows version
To start setting up the Windows version of Metasploitable 3, please use the following instructions:
- Go to https://www.vagrantup.com/downloads, download Vagrant 2.2.17, and install it on your computer.
- Once Vagrant has been installed, you will be prompted to reboot your system; ensure you do.
- Once your system has been rebooted, open the Windows Command Prompt and use the following commands to install the Vagrant Reload and vbguest plugins:
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