# Introduction In this lab, we will explore the installation and basic usage of Nmap, a powerful network scanning and security auditing tool. Nmap, short for Network Mapper, is an open-source utility used by system administrators and security professionals to discover hosts, services, and vulnerabilities on a network. This lab will guide you through the process of installing Nmap, setting up a local service to scan, and performing basic scans to understand Nmap's capabilities.
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