To configure security management settings in vCenter, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the vSphere Client with administrator privileges.
2. Navigate to the vCenter Server instance that you want to configure.
3. Click on the “Configure” tab.
4. Select “Security Profile” from the list of options.
5. Click on the “Edit” button to make changes to the security profile.
6. Configure the following security options:
a. Firewall: Enable or disable the firewall on the vCenter Server instance.
b.
SSL certificate: Configure the
SSL certificate used to secure communication with the vSphere clients.
c. Authentication: Configure the authentication methods that can be used to access the vCenter Server instance.
d. Authorization: Configure the permissions and roles that can be granted to users and groups.
e. Active Directory: Configure the vCenter Server instance to use Active Directory for user authentication.
f. Security settings: Configure the security settings for the vCenter Server instance, such as password policy and
SSL encryption strength.
1. Save your changes by clicking the “OK” button.
Note: It’s important to regularly review and update your security management settings in vCenter to ensure the protection of your virtual infrastructure.
