Useful Tools and Links

This section will cover some useful tools and links.

Table of Contents

• Docker
• Excalidraw
• VMware Workstation
• Kali Linux

Docker

Link: https://www.docker.com/

Docker can be used to isolate, build, or run applications in a consistent environment. Several versions exists such as Docker Desktop or Docker CLI if you are running a server for Docker containers.

Docker Links:

• Docker Desktop - https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/
• Docker Hub - https://www.docker.com/products/docker-hub/

Documentation:

• https://docs.docker.com/get-started/overview/
• https://docs.docker.com/manuals/

Excalidraw

Link: https://excalidraw.com/

Excalidraw can be used to create online graphs, diagrams, or workflows. It can also be self-hosted using Docker and be accessed locally.

Documentation:

• https://docs.excalidraw.com/docs/

VMware Workstation

Link: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro.html

VMware Workstation is a type 2 hypervisor which runs on an existing OS such as Windows. It can be used to create virtual machines for testing purposes and work. Virtual machines will be used heavily throughout this knowledge base.

VMware Workstation Pro 17 is the latest version as of writing this.

VMware Workstation Links:

• Download - https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/workstation-pro-evaluation.html

Kali Linux

Link: https://www.kali.org/

Kali Linux is a Linux distribution that focuses on penetration testing. Most activities performed in the CyberBook will be done using Kali Linux. It can be installed as a virtual machine. It is recommended to keep it up-to-date to avoid any issues with compatibility with tools.

Kali Linux Links:

• Download - https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-installer-images

Documentation:

• https://www.kali.org/docs/
• https://www.kali.org/tools/