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All virtual switches must have a clear network label.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESXI5-VMNET-000003 | ESXI5-VMNET-000003 | ESXI5-VMNET-000003_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-ESXI5-VMNET-000003_chk ) |
|---|
| 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-ESXI5-VMNET-000003_fix) |
|---|
| From the vSphere Client/vCenter, navigate to Home>> Inventory>> Networking. Clearly label/rename all port groups with a meaningful name. |