Introduction to SEED Labs

• NSF-funded project since 2002
• Hands-on, practical approach to learning computer security

• Labs are self-contained and can be created/run on individual students’ computer

• First choice: Docker containers
  • Pros: Light-weight
  • Cons: Might be a bit difficult to use, especially on Windows
• Second choice: VirtualBox VM
  • Pros: Full administrative control, full isolation from host environment
  • Cons: The SEED VM files are massive, and running VM takes up a lot of resources
• Third choice: CloudLab
  • Pros: When your personal computer cannot support first or second choice
  • Cons: Very cumbersome to setup
• Try Docker first:
  • Visit https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/ and figure out how to install Docker Desktop and whether your computer will support it.
• If Docker doesn’t work, try VirtualBox for VM
  • Visit https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads, download and install VirtualBox

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