{"id":116399,"date":"2022-05-01T00:37:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T21:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/?p=116399"},"modified":"2024-04-15T13:12:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T10:12:20","slug":"install-blackarch-linux-on-virtualbox-vmware-using-ova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-blackarch-linux-on-virtualbox-vmware-using-ova\/","title":{"rendered":"Install BlackArch Linux on VirtualBox or VMWare using OVA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>BlackArch<\/strong> Linux is a penetration testing distribution based on Arch Linux. Its repository contains about <em>2808<\/em> tools that can be installed in groups or individually. These tools, developed along with their dependencies are used by penetration testers and security researchers around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comparison, BlackArch Linux closely resembles Parrot and Kali Linux in use with the main difference being that this is an Arch-based system. BlackArch Linux can be installed in several ways. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ISO installation<\/strong> &#8211; BlackArch can be burned to a CD\/USB and run as a <strong><em>Live<\/em><\/strong> system. The ISO installation offers two options:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>BlackArch Slim ISO<\/em><\/strong>: This ISO only provides the Xfce desktop environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>BlackArch Full ISO<\/em><\/strong>: Provides multiple preconfigured Window Managers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OVA image<\/strong> <strong>installation<\/strong> &#8211; This is the recommended method to install BlackArch on VMware, Virtualbox or QEMU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install to <strong>existing<\/strong> Arch Linux &#8211; It is possible to install and use BlackArch by adding the user repository to an existing Arch Linux installation. Here you can install and use the penetration testing tools just like you would do on any other BlackArch installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following this guide, you will be able to install BlackArch Linux on VirtualBox \/ VMWare Workstation using an OVA image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this guide, you need to have VirtualBox or VMWare Workstation installed on your system. The dedicated guides below will help you install VirtualBox \/ VMWare Workstation on your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install VirtualBox<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/how-to-install-virtualbox-on-centos-rhel-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Install VirtualBox on CentOS 8 \/ RHEL 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-virtualbox-ubuntu-debian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install VirtualBox on Debian<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/how-to-install-virtualbox-on-fedora-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Install VirtualBox on Fedora<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-virtualbox-on-kali-linux-linux-mint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Install VirtualBox on Kali Linux \/ Linux Mint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/how-to-install-virtualbox-5-2-x-on-kali-linux-ubuntu-and-debian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install VMware Workstation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-vmware-workstation-on-debian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install VMware Workstation on Debian<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-vmware-workstation-on-centos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install VMWare Workstation  on CentOS 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-vmware-workstation-on-arch-linux-manjaro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install VMware Workstation on Arch Linux \/ Manjaro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/install-vmware-player-and-workstation-on-linux-and-kali-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install VMware Player and Workstation on Kali Linux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once VirtualBox \/ VMWare Workstation is installed, proceed as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the BlackArch OVA image<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BlackArch OVA image can be downloaded from the official <a href=\"https:\/\/blackarch.org\/downloads.html#mirror-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlackArch Linux downloads<\/a> page. There is a list of mirrors provided to help you download the OVA image easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can pull this 64 bit OVA image from the Linux terminal using Wget as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>wget https:\/\/mirrors.fosshost.org\/blackarch\/ova\/blackarch-linux-2021.09.01.ova<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The download may take some time depending on the internet speed and the mirror selected. Once complete, proceed to the next step below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create the BlackArch Linux Virtual Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BlackArch OVA file contains all the required BlackArch Linux Virtual Machine configurations. All you need to do is import the OVA file to VirtualBox \/ VMWare Workstation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. On VirtualBox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To import the BlackArch OVA file on VirtualBox, click on <strong>Tools<\/strong>&gt;<strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116404\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image.png 941w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-696x317.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-921x420.png 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed and load the downloaded OVA file from your local storage. Once loaded, all the preconfigured settings will be displayed as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-1024x699.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116405\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-218x150.png 218w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-696x475.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-1068x729.png 1068w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1-616x420.png 616w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-1.png 1127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed and <strong>import<\/strong> the OVA file. Next, agree to the License Terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116406\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-2.png 374w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-2-281x300.png 281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The OVA will be imported as below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116407\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-3.png 958w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-3-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-3-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-3-696x413.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-3-708x420.png 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit back and wait for the process to complete. Once done, you will have the BlackArch Linux VM created as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4.png 959w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4-768x666.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4-696x604.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4-484x420.png 484w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-4-534x462.png 534w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customize the <strong>settings<\/strong> for your VM before you start it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. On VMWare Workstation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VMWare Workstation also allows one to import a Virtual machine from OVA files. To achieve this, click on <strong>Open a Virtual Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116409\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-5.png 801w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-5-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-5-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-5-696x385.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-5-758x420.png 758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now load the BlackArch OVA file and agree to the License Terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116410\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-6.png 678w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-6-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-6-439x420.png 439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed and set the VM name and the preferred storage location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116411\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-7.png 674w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-7-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-7-434x420.png 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit back and wait for the importation process to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116412\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-8.png 808w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-8-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-8-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-8-696x366.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-8-798x420.png 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once complete, the BlackArch Linux VM will be ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launch the BlackArch Linux Virtual Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you should have the BlackArch Linux Virtual Machine ready to be started\/powered on. Start the Virtual Machine and proceed as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116413\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-9.png 621w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-9-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you log in to your system, you can set the preferred desktop and language. For this guide, I will keep the defaults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116414\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11.png 819w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11-696x342.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11-324x160.png 324w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-11-533x261.png 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Login to BlackArch Linux using the default credentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Username: <strong><em>root<\/em><\/strong>\nPassword: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">blackarch<\/mark><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the credentials as shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116415\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-10.png 635w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-10-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-10-560x420.png 560w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-10-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-10-265x198.png 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On successful login, you will see the below BlackArch Linux desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116416\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-12.png 822w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-12-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-12-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-12-696x447.png 696w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-12-654x420.png 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch tools by <strong><em>right-clicking <\/em><\/strong>on the desktop. For example, launching the terminal, I will proceed as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116417\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-13.png 590w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-13-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-13-218x150.png 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the terminal has been launched, you can run the desired commands. To update the system, issue the command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>pacman -Syu<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116418\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-14.png 621w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-14-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-14-598x420.png 598w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-14-100x70.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install a Package on BlackArch Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>List the available software categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>pacman -Sg | grep blackarch<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample Output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-15.png 546w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-15-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-15-100x70.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can as well list packages in a category, say in the<strong> blackarch-firmware<\/strong> as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>pacman -Sgg | grep blackarch-firmware<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116420\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-16.png 524w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-16-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a package on BlackArch Linux can be achieved in the following two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install all the packages in a category<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to install all the packages in a category with a single command. For example, to install packages in the <em>blackarch-firmware<\/em> category, we will issue the command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>pacman -S  blackarch-firmware<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116421\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-17.png 560w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-17-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install an individual package with its name.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also install a single package in a category by specifying the name, For example, to install the <strong>firmwalker<\/strong> offered in the <em>blackarch-firmware<\/em> category, use the command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>pacman -S firmwalker<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116422\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-18.png 669w, https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Install-BlackArch-Linux-on-VirtualBoxVMWare-Workstation-using-OVA-image-18-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have successfully installed BlackArch Linux on VirtualBox \/ VMWare Workstation using the OVA image. You can now proceed and explore the amazing features offered by this Linux distribution. I hope you enjoyed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/manage-mysql-mariadb-postgresql-database-server-with-adminer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manage MySQL \/ MariaDB &amp; PostgreSQL Database Server using Adminer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/computingforgeeks.com\/how-to-install-hugo-on-ubuntu-debian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install and Use Hugo On Ubuntu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BlackArch Linux is a penetration testing distribution based on Arch Linux. Its repository contains about 2808 tools that can be installed in groups or individually. These tools, developed along with their dependencies are used by penetration testers and security researchers around the world. 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