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How to install BackBox Linux - Operating System

To install BackBox Linux-Operating System

BackBox is an open source, informative systems analysis toolkit. It includes a complete set of tools required for ethical hacking and security testing. Installation of BackBox Linux Operating System is explained in this manual.

Features

  • It uses lightweight desktop environment xfce, and linux kernel 3.16.
  • Integration of the upstream components
  • Upgraded version of Ruby.
  • LVM and full disk encryption features have been added in the installer.


To install Backbox

Download the Backbox 4.6 from its official website and boot into virtual machine.

Click install menu to start with the BackBox OS installation.

Choose the language and click continue.

Choose the type of installation you want to proceed further and click continue.

Click New partitions table to start preparing with the partitions.

Click continue to proceed further.

Fill the requirements for the partition and click OK.

After creating all partitions, click Install now.


Choose your current location and click continue.

Select keyboard layout and click continue.

Fill the user details for login credentials.

BackBox installation is started successfully.


Then Login to the Backbox Linux.

Now your Backbox is ready to use.

Click menu to view the available applications of Backbox.

To open the terminal right click on the desktop and start executing the commands.

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FAQ
Q
How do you license your software in backbox?
A
Each device is categorized in to one of two options; Simple devices (routers and switches) and Complex devices (firewalls, proxies, load-balancers, VPN, etc.)."
Q
Can BackBox report on configuration changes?
A
BackBox has the ability to compare text-based configurations.
Q
Where are backups stored in backbox?
A
Backups are stored locally on the BackBox server.
Q
Is there any HA solution?
A
Yes. BackBox has an HA solution that can help customers sync all their important data to DR site.
Q
Does BackBox have an API?
A
Yes, BackBox has a RESTful API that can be used to integrate with other applications.