VirtualCenter virtual machine does not have a memory reservation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15866 | ESX0670 | SV-16807r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Virtual machine settings affect the availability of the VirtualCenter virtual machine as well. If the virtual machine is not configured with resource reservations, there is no guarantee that the resources will be available. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Virtual Center | 2016-05-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16223r1_chk ) |
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| 1. Log into VirtualCenter with the VI Client. 2. In the Inventory panel on the left, select the host that has the VirtualCenter virtual machine. 3. Select the Resource Allocation Tab and view the reservation for the virtual machine Memory. Under View: Select Memory. 4. If the virtual machine reservation says 0, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-15826r1_fix) |
|---|
| Reserve Memory resources for the VirtualCenter virtual machine. |