Before getting into the tutorial on how to install Nmap in Ubuntu, let’s see the prerequisites.
1. Ubuntu Operating System
Nmap is compatible with Ubuntu and can be installed on any version of the operating system. For this tutorial, you should have a running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Server.
2. Administrative privileges
Nmap requires administrative privileges to run any command, so you need to be logged in as a root user or use the “sudo” command.
3. Understanding of Command Line
The installation process of Nmap on Ubuntu happens on the command line. So it is important to have a basic understanding of how to run the commands and navigate through the command line.
4. Updated Package List
Before you proceed with the installation of Nmap on Ubuntu, It is important to have updated packages in your system. You need to have apt available in your system.
5. Internet Connection
In order to download the necessary packages, a strong internet connection is a must.
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