Is it possible to use custom images for VM creation?

Question

Hello,

I would like to create a virtual machine with Kali server OS.

Seeing the marketplace, only GUI version of Kali is available, and wanted to ask if its possible just to select a custom image for the VM?

Or are there other ways besides marketplace to seek other images?

Thank you

Answer 1

You may bring your own Virtual machine in to Azure. See the methods available here: vm-move-overview

One of the easy method is to prepare it in your local computer or on-premises server using virtualization platforms like hyper-v/vmware/virtual box etc. as per your custom OS requirement first. Then, the VHD image can be uploaded to azure storage. With this image, you can create the same image in Azure Stack Hub.

Reference here: vm-move-specialized

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Answer 2

Hi @Donatas
Thanks for reaching out to Q&A.

If you want a custom Kali Linux, I recommend you install a Debian VM, and then install kali on your VM.

This post can help you in your customization https://itsdailytech.com/kali-linux-tools-in-debian/1947/

With the following lines you can install kali on Debian

sudo echo "deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list  
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv-keys ED444FF07D8D0BF6  
sudo apt update  
sudo apt-get upgrade  
sudo apt install kali-tools-top10  

Hope this helps,
Carlos Solís Salazar

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