Setting up Kali Linux AMI on Amazon AWS Cloud

Kali Linux can also be set up in the cloud as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) in the Amazon Web Services platform, as a cloud computing service. Although listed with a cost of $0.046 per hour, it can be used for free if specifically configured as a basic service with the user not exceeding certain set limits. Although a credit card is required for sign-up and configuration, you will be notified before you are charged, should said limits be crossed.

Before we begin setting up Kali Linux in the cloud, you can first visit the Amazon Marketplace to view the details of the AMI at this link: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B01M26MMTT. Notice that it is listed as Free Tier.

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