Oracle VM VirtualBox - Hypervisor
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use.
Nmap - the Network Scanner
Nmap, short for "Network Mapper," is a powerful open-source network scanning tool used for discovering hosts and services on a computer network, thus creating a "map" of the network. It's widely used by network administrators, security professionals, and individuals interested in network exploration and security auditing.
Nmap can perform tasks such as:
- Host discovery: Determining which hosts are active on a network.
- Port scanning: Identifying which ports are open on target hosts.
- Service version detection: Determining which services are running on the open ports.
- Operating system detection: Attempting to determine the operating system running on the target system based on various characteristics.
It provides a range of options and features, making it versatile for a variety of network scanning tasks. Nmap can be run from the command line interface (CLI) and also has a graphical user interface (GUI) called Zenmap for those who prefer a more visual approach.