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 of ways to help improve the security of the various components of your VMware vSphere environment.