ED 30: Linux Virtual Machine (15 pts)

What You Need for This Project

A computer with an Internet connection.

Purpose

This gives you a Debian Linux system to use on top of a Mac or Windows box.

Preparing a Local VM with Debian 12 Linux

Follow the instructions here:

LocalDebian12.htm

ED 30.1: OS Version (15 pts)
In your Linux machine, open a Terminal window and execute this command:
uname -a
The flag is covered by a green rectangle in the image below.

Using SSH

In the Linux console, execute this command:

ip a

Find your IP address, outlined in yellow in the image below:

On your host machine, open a Terminal or PowerShell window, and execute this command, replacing the IP address with the correct IP address of your Linux machine:

ssh debian@192.168.121.190

If it asks you whether you want to connect, type yes

Use a password of debian

You now have an SSH session on your server, as shown below.

Posted 1-25-21
Updated 1-24-23
Video added 3-15-23
Fast download link added 8-11-23
Instructions link for Debian 12 inserted 1-4-25
Video added 2-5-25
SSH instructions added 8-26-25