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**CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Lab Environment Setup Guide**

**Overview:**
Setting up a lab environment is crucial for hands-on practice and a better understanding of CompTIA
Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives. This guide will walk you through setting up a virtual lab environment
using VMware Player and a pre-configured Kali Linux virtual machine.

**Requirements:**
1. **Hardware Requirements:**
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
- 8 GB RAM (minimum)
- 100 GB free hard disk space
- Internet connection

2. **Software Requirements:**
- VMware Player (Non-Commercial Version): [Download Link]VMware Player (Non Commercial
Version)-
https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/downloads/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/
vmware_workstation_player/17_0
Install VMware Player on Windows 11 - How to Install VMware Workstation Player in Windows 11

Kali Linux - https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-installer-images


Kali Linux Open Source Policy -
https://www.kali.org/docs/policy/kali-linux-open-source-policy/#:~:text=Kali%20Linux%20is%20a
%20Linux,the%20Debian%20Free%20Software%20Guidelines.

**Lab Setup:**

**Step 1: Install VMware Player:**


- Download VMware Player from the provided link.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install VMware Player on your Windows 11 system.

**Step 2: Download Kali Linux Virtual Machine Image:**


- Download the Kali Linux virtual machine image from the provided link.

**Step 3: Install Kali Linux on VMware Player:**


- Open VMware Player.
- Click on "Create a New Virtual Machine."
- Select "Installer disk image file (iso)" and browse to the location where you downloaded the Kali Linux
image.
- Follow the installation wizard to set up Kali Linux on VMware Player.
- For detailed instructions, you can refer to this guide: Install kali Linux on VMware Player: How To Install
Kali Linux 2024 in VirtualBox | Kali Linux 2024.1

**Step 4: Configure Kali Linux:**


- Once the installation is complete, power on the virtual machine.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Kali Linux.
- You may need to update the system using the following commands:
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
```

**Step 5: Start Practicing:**


- Your Kali Linux virtual machine is now ready for use.
- You can now start practicing different security concepts covered in CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam
objectives.

**Note:**
- Make sure to follow ethical guidelines and use the lab environment for educational purposes only.

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