Using the VMware vSphere 6.0 Hardening Guide

The VMware vSphere 6.0 Hardening Guide provides configuration guidance in order to secure a vSphere environment. The guide includes recommended security settings for ESXi hosts, virtual machines, and virtual networks.

How to do it…

  1. Download the VMware vSphere 6.0 Hardening Guide from https://www.vmware.com/security/hardening-guides.
  2. Use the guide to apply security settings based on the design security requirements.

How it works…


The vSphere 6.0 Hardening Guide is an Excel spreadsheet with security settings for ESXi hosts, virtual machine configurations, and virtual networks. Each guideline includes information such as a Guideline ID, Description, Risk Profile, Vulnerability Discussion (the reason for the ...

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