Help Needed to Start Kali Linux on a Virtual Machine

Question

I need assistance connecting my VM to run Kali Linux. I have created the VM, but I am unable to start the machine as the start button is grayed out. I believe I have followed all the necessary steps correctly. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi Mark,

Based on your screenshot, the VM is already running, which is why the Start button is disabled (grayed out). Is there some other issue you are seeing?

Have you tried connecting to the console by clicking on Help -- Serial console blade on the left?

Please click Accept Answer and upvote if the above was helpful.

Thanks.

-TP

Answer 2

Hi mark esposito,

In addition to TP, please try below steps:

Since your VM has a Public IP address: 20.106.187.66, you can use SSH to connect: Please refer to this: Connect to the VM

If SSH is blocked, and you have Azure Bastion configured, you can connect via the Connect button in the Azure portal. Please refer to Create an SSH connection to a Linux VM using Azure Bastion

Check the Inbound rules in Networking section, see that port 22 is open.

For your reference: How to use SSH keys with Windows on Azure
articles/virtual-machines/linux/mac-create-ssh-keys.md

If you have any further queries, please do let us know. If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and "Upvote it"