Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-39358 | ESXI5-VMNET-000003 | SV-51216r1_rule | Low |
Description |
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Network labels must identify each port group with a name. These names are important because they serve as a functional descriptor for the port group. Without these descriptions, identifying port groups and their functions becomes difficult as the network becomes more complex. |
STIG | Date |
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VMware ESXi Server 5.0 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-09-12 |
Check Text ( C-46632r4_chk ) |
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From the vSphere Client/vCenter, navigate to Home>> Inventory>> Networking. Port groups must be clearly labeled or must be renamed with a meaningful name. If all port groups are not clearly labeled with functionally meaningful names, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-44372r3_fix) |
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From the vSphere Client/vCenter, navigate to Home>> Inventory>> Networking. Clearly label/rename all port groups with a meaningful name. |