Chapter 11
Configuring Security
IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN TO:
- CONFIGURE VCENTER SERVER ACCESS CONTROL
- Understand vCenter Server’s Predefined Roles
- Customize Roles
- Manage Permissions
- SECURE VCENTER SERVER
- Harden the vCenter Server Computer
- Remove Default Administrative Access to vCenter Server
- SECURE YOUR ESXI AND ESXI HOSTS
- Control Network Access to the Management Network
- Isolate the Management Network
- Delete Unnecessary Local Accounts
- Understand Lockdown Mode
- SECURE YOUR VIRTUAL MACHINES
- Configure Virtual Machine Isolation
- Harden the Guest Operating System
There’s a saying in the security community: “Security is a pursuit, not a goal.” In your VMware vSphere environment, security is required. This chapter presents a number ...
