Tips

Tips

Virtualization security and patch management

• Preserve Hyper-V security from Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities

  Protect Hyper-V VMs from Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities, and install patches from Microsoft. Watch out for future revisions, performance impacts and recalls.  Continue Reading

• Address bulk VMM agent updates with PowerShell automation

  The SCVMM agent upgrade process is a regular, but sometimes laborious, part of VM management. Use PowerShell to make light work of bulk updates through commands and loops.  Continue Reading

• Strengthen security in virtualization with these best practices

  Prioritize security across your organization, and establish policies that employ best practices, like least-privilege tactics, security audits and update and patch automation.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for VMware patches as if they were firmware upgrades

  VMware patches, due to interconnections with the rest of your system, require as much coordination as firmware upgrades. Balance update scheduling carefully to maintain control.  Continue Reading

• Virtual patching trades convenience for increased risk

  Performance might not suffer too much when using a virtual patch, but there are reliability, quality and support concerns associated with this technology.  Continue Reading

• How to choose between replacing and upgrading servers

  Be sure to research the risks and rewards of either replacing or upgrading servers and virtualization hosts before deciding which option is the right choice for your environment.  Continue Reading

• Set a VM service window when it's time for a tuneup

  Finding the right time for VM maintenance has always been tough, but SCVMM servicing windows can help get everyone on the same page.  Continue Reading

• DHCP Guard and advanced Hyper-V network security features

  While not right for every situation, some advanced security features can add a layer of defense to prevent malicious intrusions and protect a virtualized environment.  Continue Reading

• Virtual server security concerns we all forget

  Keeping our environments secure is of critical importance, but all too often we lose sight of what availability and security really mean.  Continue Reading

• Virtual server maintenance tasks we all forget

  It's easy to forget basic server maintenance tasks that keep virtualization hosts updated and your data center healthy.  Continue Reading

• Focus on hypervisor security to keep your virtual data center safe

  A security breach on a single VM can mean a widespread outage, making effective hypervisor security a requirement for every virtual data center.  Continue Reading

• How to recognize and prevent a hypervisor attack to protect data

  A hypervisor attack can hand hackers the keys to your virtual kingdom. But, with the proper precautions and tools, you can minimize the risk.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization and hypervisor security vulnerabilities to look out for

  Virtualization and hypervisor security vulnerabilities are a real threat to organizations, and physical security tools may not help your efforts.  Continue Reading

• DMZ setup: Ditching virtual machines for Platform as a Service

  Using Platform as a Service to host DMZ workloads brings cloud computing benefits to your DMZ setup. It’s easier to scale and less complex to build.  Continue Reading

• How DMZ design improves VM security in the cloud

  With VM hosting in the cloud, your main concern is VM security. But with a solid DMZ design, you can keep VMs properly isolated.  Continue Reading