Summary

In this chapter, we have seen how the Metasploit Framework is structured and some common console commands. In the next chapter, we'll practically start using the Metasploit Framework for performing information gathering and enumeration on our target systems. For using most modules within the Metasploit Framework, remember the following sequence:

1. Use the use command to select the required Metasploit module.
2. Use the show options command to list what all variables are required in order to execute the selected module.
3. Use the set command to set the values for required variables.
4. Use the run command to execute the module with the variables configured earlier.