Starting the Armitage console
Before we actually start the Armitage console, first we need to start the PostgreSQL and Metasploit services, as in the following screenshot:
Once the PostgreSQL and Metasploit services are up and running, we can launch the Armitage console by typing armitage
into the command shell, as in the following screenshot:
The parameters Host, Port, User, and Pass can be kept as the default. These are required to connect Armitage with the Metasploit Framework.
Upon the initial startup, the Armitage console appears as in the following screenshot:
Now that the Armitage console is up and running, let's add the hosts we wish to attack. To add new hosts, follow these steps:
- Click on the Hosts menu.
- Select the Add Hosts option...