How to Install Vagrant on Kali Linux

Vagrant is a command-line tool for building and managing virtual machine environments. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Vagrant on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update System

Before proceeding with the installation, it is recommended to update the system to get the latest packages.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Vagrant requires the installation of some dependencies before it can be installed on your system. Run the following commands to install Ruby and VirtualBox:

sudo apt install ruby-full virtualbox virtualbox-dkms virtualbox-guest-additions-iso

Step 3: Download and Install Vagrant

Download the Vagrant package from the official website using the following command:

wget https://releases.hashicorp.com/vagrant/2.2.18/vagrant_2.2.18_x86_64.deb

Install the downloaded package using the following command:

sudo dpkg -i vagrant_2.2.18_x86_64.deb

Step 4: Verify Vagrant Installation

To verify that Vagrant has been installed on your system, run the following command:

vagrant --version

If Vagrant has been installed successfully, you should see the version number displayed in the output.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Vagrant on Kali Linux. Vagrant is a powerful tool that can be used to manage virtual machine environments.

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