In this guide, we will take you through the steps to install Zeek, a powerful network analysis tool, on a native Linux environment. Zeek is widely used for security monitoring and network traffic analysis. We’ll cover the installation process from updating packages, installing dependencies, to downloading, compiling, and configuring Zeek on your Linux machine.
Open your terminal and run the following commands to update the package list and upgrade the installed packages to the latest versions:
To install Zeek, you’ll need several dependencies. Run the following command in the terminal to install them:
Download Zeek from the official source by running the following command in the terminal:
Extract the Zeek archive:
Navigate to the extracted folder:
Compile Zeek:
Run the following commands to compile and install Zeek:
This step may take some time as Zeek is being compiled from source.
Note: During the installation of Zeek, you may encounter some errors that require you to manually add #include <cstdint> in the following files. Be sure to follow any on-screen instructions to resolve these errors.
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Set the Zeek PATH:
Add the following line to the end of the file:
Save and exit the file
Apply the changes:
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To verify that Zeek is installed correctly, run:
If installed properly, this command will display the installed version of Zeek.
By following these steps, you should have Zeek successfully installed and configured on your Linux machine, ready for network traffic analysis.
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