Kali Linux¶
Base Image¶
Base images can be downloaded from Kali Cloud Images.
Extract image¶
tar -xvf kali-linux-2026.1-cloud-genericcloud-amd64.tar.xz
Convert image¶
sudo virt-sparsify --format raw disk.raw --convert qcow2 kali.qcow2
Import Image¶
sherpa server image import \
--src kali.qcow2 \
--model kali_linux \
--version 2026.1 \
--default
Default Node Parameters¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tested Version | 2026.1 |
| Kind | Virtual Machine |
| CPU | 1 |
| RAM | 1GB |
| CDROM Driver | SATA |
| DISK | virtioa.qcow2 |
| DISK Driver | virtio |
| ZTP Method | cloud-init |
| Management Interface | eth0 |
| Interface Driver | virtio |
Example Manifest¶
name = "kali-linux"
nodes = [
{ name = "dev01", model = "kali_linux" },
]
Node Access¶
sherpa ssh <node-name>
sherpa console <node-name>
Notes¶
- Approximate time for the system to be ready:
1 minute