OpenStack is a cloud operating system that allows users to manage their virtual resources through an easy-to-use web interface. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps necessary to install OpenStack on Kali Linux.
Before we begin, you will need the following:
The first step is to ensure that your Kali Linux instance is up to date.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
We will be using the devstack tool to install OpenStack on Kali Linux. The following commands will download and run the devstack installation script:
sudo apt install git -y
git clone https://github.com/openstack-dev/devstack.git
cd devstack
./stack.sh
The installation process may take some time, depending on your internet speed and hardware specifications.
Once the installation is complete, you can access the OpenStack dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to http://<IP_ADDRESS>/dashboard. Replace <IP_ADDRESS> with the IP address of your Kali Linux instance.
You will be prompted to enter your login credentials. Use the following default login details:
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenStack on Kali Linux Latest.
In this tutorial, we went through the steps necessary to install OpenStack on Kali Linux. By using the devstack tool, the installation process was made simple and easy to follow. You can now manage your virtual resources through the OpenStack dashboard with ease.
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