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VMware Project Lightwave

VMware Project Lightwave is an open source project designed to improve container security and access control. Continue Reading
Virtual machine monitoring and security guide

This virtual machine (VM) monitoring and security guide offers technical articles and how-to advice on critical issues in virtual machine monitoring, performance and security. Continue Reading
virtual networking

Virtual networking is a technology that facilitates the control of one or more remotely located computers or servers over the Internet... (Continued) Continue Reading

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Determine the right level of data center access for administrators

If you hand out administrative access too freely, you risk leaving your data center vulnerable to rogue IT administrators and cyberattacks. Continue Reading
How should you manage virtualization and security risks?

Once thought to be a security risk, virtualization is now a trusted technology. However, poor security practices can still leave you vulnerable. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Meet data center compliance standards in hybrid deployments

Data center compliance is a moving target that shifts with standards and technologies. Don't get sidetracked by the complexity -- prioritize performance while maintaining compliance. Continue Reading
Incorporate NIST security and virtualization recommendations

Review NIST virtualization security recommendations with this overview of hypervisor security guidelines, including tips on VM lifecycles and hypervisor platform management. Continue Reading
Migrate virtual machines from development to production

Administrators must prepare carefully before moving test or development VMs to production. Check connectivity, security, compliance and licensing before beginning a migration. Continue Reading

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Meeting PCI DSS requirements in a virtual environment

PCI DSS requirements don't address virtualized environments, but if there's a data breach, you're responsible. To avoid hefty fines, secure your hosts, VMs, storage and networking. Continue Reading
Resource pool security procedures in a virtual infrastructure

Do you know how to secure your resource pool and tightly manage who has access to it? Learn how to identify people as they enter your virtual infrastructure. Continue Reading
Understanding Hyper-V's failover settings in Failover Cluster Management

Virtual machines that are colocated onto hosts can pose compliance risks. There are workarounds, including the use of Failover Cluster Management, to secure Hyper-V environments. Continue Reading