What Is BackTrack VMware?
BackTrack in VMware refers to BackTrack Linux running in an instance of VMware. BackTrack is a Linux operating system designed to test security, while VMware is virtualization software used to run multiple operating systems at once. Using BackTrack in VMware allows you to enjoy the benefits of the tools it provides without having to commit a hard drive or partition to its installation.
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What Is BackTrack?
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BackTrack is a version of Linux that is based off Ubuntu. It focuses on security testing and penetration. You can download it freely from backtrack-linux.org. It contains a myriad of tools used by system administrators and network security analysts. Keep in mind that using these tools on networks other than the ones you explicitly oversee is illegal.
What Is VMware?
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VMware is a company that develops various virtualization software. When someone says they're using "VMware" they are typically referring to such software. VMware allows you to run multiple operating systems; they'll behave just like any other program on your computer. This means you can run different versions of Linux, Windows and even DOS without ever affecting your main system. Each operating system you run in VMware won't be able to interact with any of the other ones either.
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BackTrack in VMware
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BackTrack can be run in VMware just like any other operating system. This means you'll have access to all the tools and features available in BackTrack without ever having to install it on another hard drive or a separate partition. BackTrack will still be saved on your hard drive, so you can make changes to the operating system and customize it to your liking. If you want to experiment, you can create a copy of the operating system and work with it to your heart's content, without ever jeopardizing your original copy.
Legality
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BackTrack can be used for any number of illegal activities. The tools provided in the operating system are designed to monitor activity, record sensitive information and exploit vulnerabilities in security. As a system administrator, it's your job to test your network against all kinds of vulnerabilities; the tools provided in BackTrack let you play the role of the malicious hacker. By knowing network weaknesses, you can protect against them. The moment you use these tools on a network other thanyour own, or outside the scope of strengthening security, your activities become illegal.
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