Securing a VMware environment

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Securing a VMware environment News

March 11, 2016 11 Mar'16
VMware boasts NSX security functions at RSA 2016

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger talked about where the security world stands, where it can go and how NSX fits in.
August 02, 2010 02 Aug'10
VMware revamps its volume purchasing program

This news roundup has information on VMware's new Volume Purchasing Program. There is also news on unreleased vShield security features, users migrating to ESXi and more.
April 09, 2010 09 Apr'10
Hijacking VMware guests; virtualizing remote offices; ROI calculators

This week's VMware news roundup includes Windows Server security flaw that grants access to VMware guests, ways to build out virtualization environments to remote offices
March 26, 2010 26 Mar'10
VMware at a glance: VMware embraces Active Directory

This week's VMware news roundup includes VMware embracing Active Directory, an alternative to Host Profiles for virtualization management and a network equipment bargain.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

The ins and outs of VMware security products and features

Application control, anomaly detection and VM encryption are some of the ways VMware incorporates security in products such as NSX, AppDefense, vSAN, vSphere and ESXi. Continue Reading
Set up vCenter two-factor authentication

How do you set up two-factor authentication with VMware vCenter? Expert Stuart Burns explains how to configure 2FA and includes implementation and troubleshooting advice. Continue Reading
How do VMware VIC security features protect containers?

VMware VIC security features, like isolation and user authentication, can improve enterprise container security so long as proper configuration and usage policies are observed. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

VMware security products create balance between front and back end

VMware security products, such as NSX and AppDefense, eliminate some of the problems associated with other security offerings to maintain performance levels and user experience. Continue Reading
How can you secure VMware environments with vSAN features?

For enterprises that require powerful security and resiliency, vSAN 6.6 presents an array of features, such as encryption and stretched clusters, to boost VMware security. Continue Reading
How does VMware secure boot protect VMs and ESXi hosts?

New to vSphere 6.5, the secure boot feature protects VMs and ESXi hosts from viruses, malware and spyware -- and enabling it is as easy as checking off a box. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Manage an ESXi firewall with PowerCLI and ESXCLI

Regardless of whether you prefer ESXCLI or PowerCLI, learning to manage firewalls via the command line can save you time when making changes to firewalls on multiple hosts. Continue Reading
Best practices to keep your vSphere environment secure

VMware introduced a lot of new features that focused on security in vSphere 6.5. But, beyond those features, you can follow these practices to improve security. Continue Reading
Set up VMware VM Encryption for hypervisor-level security

Learn how to set up and run the new VMware vSphere 6.5 VM Encryption feature to improve security by bringing encryption to the hypervisor level. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Recover an ESXi root password for stand-alone and vCenter hosts

A forgotten ESXi root password can stop you in your tracks. Avoid dodgy quick fixes and learn the proper way to recover a root password for vCenter-connected and stand-alone hosts. Continue Reading
Open source vulnerabilities hit VMware

A remote code execution vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 affected four VMware products. Keeping a VMware environment secure goes beyond basic features and tools. Continue Reading
Deconstructing disk capacity using VM thin provisioning

Although thin provisioning promises to reduce the disk footprint of VMs, it can lead to an increase in disk capacity usage, making capacity monitoring absolutely essential. Continue Reading