Metasploitable 2 VirtualBox Setup
Import the disk image and configure host-only networking.
Tutorials
Metasploitable 2 Tutorials
Every hands-on guide on this site, in one place. Start with installation if you're new, or jump straight to scanning and enumeration if your lab is already running.
Installation & Networking
Metasploitable 2 VMware Setup
The same setup for Workstation, Player, or Fusion.
Connect Kali Linux to Metasploitable 2
Put attacker and target on the same isolated network.
Network Configuration Guide
NAT vs. bridged vs. host-only, explained and configured.
Scanning & Enumeration
Nmap Scanning Tutorial
Run and read your first scans against Metasploitable 2.
Find the Metasploitable 2 IP Address
Three ways to locate your target before scanning it.
Service Enumeration Deep Dive
Full walkthrough of enumerating every Metasploitable 2 service.
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Web Security Labs
Hands-on SQL injection and XSS practice with DVWA.
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Linux & Metasploit
Troubleshooting Guide
Fixes for the most common setup and networking problems.
Linux Security Fundamentals
Permissions, users, and processes from a security angle.
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Metasploit Framework Basics
Connecting the framework to Metasploitable 2.
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More tutorials are added regularly. See the beginner learning path for a suggested order.