Getting Started
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What Can I Download And Use
Full NST Live Distribution
This file contains the full NST distribution and is known as: "NST Live". It is a Live bootable Linux distribution based on Fedora and provides easy access to best-of-breed Open Source Network Security Applications and should run on most x86/x86_64 platforms. One can download this file, burn it to a DVD, boot the DVD and then start using NST.
NST Minimal Live
See the NST Minimal section for installation of a NST Minimal ISO.
What Do I Do With The ISO Image?
Burn To DVD
Create Bootable USB Thumbdrive
Boot It Under VMware
Booting The System
- Console
- For a text base interface
- Graphical Desktop
- If you'd prefer to use a graphical Fluxbox or GNOME desktop
After Booting
For NST Live Usage
- Login as the root user with the initial default password of nst2003
- Run nstpasswd to
To Install To Hard Disk
- Login as the root user with the initial default password of nst2003
- Run nstpasswd to
Console Mode
Graphical Desktop Session
- Login as the Live System User using the default password of nst2003.
- Double click on the Install icon on the desktop.
- Reboot the system.
