The best way to learn how to use the Metasploit Framework is by practicing. This appendix explains how to set up a test environment for running the examples in this book. We’ll use Kali Linux to target and pentest Linux and Windows systems.
The lab’s virtual machine setup works best on devices with x86 and AMD64 architectures. Apple Silicon Macs (such as M1 and M2) have limited virtual machine support, but if you’re using one of those devices, you can set up a version of the lab using Docker containers. At the time of this writing, this means you won’t be able to install the latest versions of the vulnerable ...
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