Top 10 things you must read about VMware Security

  1. VMware Infrastructure 3 Security Hardening – A white paper from VMware with tips on securing ESX servers, VirtualCenter and Virtual Machines.
  2. Security Design of the VMware Infrastructure 3 Architecture – A white paper from VMware describing the security architecture of VI3 including networking, storage, service console and the hypervisor.
  3. Security Hardening and Monitoring of VMware Infrastructure 3 – A VMworld 2007 lab manual that covers real-world examples of securing VI3.
  4. VMware ESX Server – Providing LUN Security – A white paper from VMware written in response to LUN security concerns that have been raised.
  5. CIS ESX Server 3.x Security Benchmark – Center for Internet Security (CIS) recommended guidelines for securing ESX servers.
  6. CIS Virtual Machine Security Benchmark – Center for Internet Security (CIS) recommended guidelines for securing Virtual Machines.
  7. Security Architecture Design and Hardening VI3 (VMworld 2007) – A VMworld 2007 presentation on the security design of VI3 and recommended hardening steps.
  8. VI3 Security Risk Assessment Template – A great document from Xtravirt to help assess and mitigate security risks with VI3.
  9. Security in a Virtualized Environment (VMworld 2007) – A VMworld 2007 presentation comparing physical to virtual security.
  10. Virtualization Security Playbook – A compilation of 8 good virtual security articles.
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