Install Windows Server 2022 & KALI Linux 2026

In this second lab session, we take the next step in building our professional penetration testing and security research environment. We walkthrough the complete installation and initial setup of Windows Server 2022 and Kali Linux 2026 within VMware Workstation. In this video, you will learn: Windows Server 2022 Installation: Step-by-step VM configuration, ISO mounting, and initial administrator setup for our future Domain Controller. Kali Linux 2026 Setup: How to properly extract and import the VMware-ready machine, tune hardware resources, and set up the root user. VMware Troubleshooting: A quick fix for the common "missing mouse cursor" issue by upgrading the virtual hardware compatibility. Lab Optimization: Best practices for resource management (RAM/Processor allocation) when running multiple virtual machines simultaneously. This lab provides the foundational infrastructure needed before we move into Active Directory configuration and advanced security auditing in the next video. Join the community: 💬 Discord: @cybersecradar 🚀 Support the channel by joining our Membership! #WindowsServer2022 #KaliLinux #VMware #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #HomeLab #ITTraining #PenetrationTesting