Chapter 11. Configuring Security

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • CONFIGURE VCENTER SERVER ACCESS CONTROL (Pages 332–339)

    • Understand vCenter Server's Predefined Roles (Page 332)

    • Customize Roles (Page 334)

    • Manage Permissions (Page 338)

  • SECURE VCENTER SERVER (Pages 339–350)

    • Harden the vCenter Server Computer (Page 339)

    • Remove Default Administrative Access to vCenter Server (Page 340)

  • SECURE YOUR ESX AND ESXI HOSTS (Pages 342–350)

    • Control Network Access to the Service Console (Page 342)

    • Isolate the Management Network (Page 344)

    • Authenticate via a Directory Service (Page 346)

    • Enforce a Password Policy for Local Accounts (Page 347)

    • Delete Unnecessary Local Accounts (Page 348)

    • Enable Lockdown Mode (Page 349)

  • SECURE YOUR VIRTUAL MACHINES (Pages 349–352)

    • Configure ...

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