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Hyper-V Security

By : Eric Siron, Andy Syrewicze
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Hyper-V Security

By: Eric Siron, Andy Syrewicze

Overview of this book

Hyper-V Security is intended for administrators with a solid working knowledge of Hyper-V Server, Windows Server, and Active Directory. An administrator with a functional environment will be able to use the knowledge and examples present in this book to enhance security.

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Hyper-V Security
Eric Siron | Andy Syrewicze
Dec, 2014 | 184 pages
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Table of Contents (10 chapters)
Preface
Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
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1. Introducing Hyper-V Security
1. Introducing Hyper-V Security
The importance of Hyper-V security
Basic security concerns
A starting point to security
Hyper-V terminology
Acquiring Hyper-V
Summary
2
2. Securing the Host
2. Securing the Host
Understanding Hyper-V's architecture
Choosing a management operating system
Disabling unnecessary components
Using the Windows Firewall
Relying on domain security
Leveraging Group Policy
Using security software
Configuring Windows Update
Employing remote management tools
Following general best practices
Summary
3
3. Securing Virtual Machines from the Hypervisor
3. Securing Virtual Machines from the Hypervisor
Using the Hyper-V Administrators group
Leveraging PowerShell Remoting
Using custom PowerShell Remoting endpoints
Summary
4
4. Securing Virtual Machines
4. Securing Virtual Machines
Understanding the security environment of VMs
Leveraging Generation 2 virtual machines
Employing anti-malware on a virtual machine
Using Group Policy with virtual machines
Limiting exposure with resource limitations
Applying general best practices
Summary
5
5. Securing the Network
5. Securing the Network
Understanding SSL encryption
Leveraging network hardware
Using the virtual switch's isolating technologies
Employing Hyper-V virtual switch ACLs
Configuring the Windows Firewall
Using management tools remotely
Using Hyper-V with IPsec
Configuring virtual network adapter protections
Encrypting cluster communications
Securing Hyper-V Replica traffic
Summary
6
6. Securing Hyper-V Storage
6. Securing Hyper-V Storage
Configuring NTFS security for VM storage
Securing SMB 3.0 shares for VM storage
Securing iSCSI connections
Using Secure Boot
Using BitLocker
Understanding the role of backup
Summary
7
7. Hyper-V Security and System Center VMM
7. Hyper-V Security and System Center VMM
Enhancing Hyper-V host security through VMM
Securing the VMM installation
Network virtualization and multi-tenancy
Providing secure self-service with the Windows Azure Pack
Summary
8
8. Secure Hybrid Cloud Management through App Controller
8. Secure Hybrid Cloud Management through App Controller
System requirements
Installing App Controller
App Controller's role-based security model
Summary
9
Index
Index

Chapter 4. Securing Virtual Machines

Until now, we focused on the host and hypervisor. Virtual machines (VMs) run a complete operating system, usually attached to the network, and are presented to the rest of the world in much the same way as a physical machine would be. With the built-in isolation of the guest from its host, it's impossible for the hypervisor to provide multiple intercessions on behalf of the virtual machine. In this chapter, we will talk about the ways in which virtual machines are—and are not—special in terms of security.

In this chapter, you will learn about:

  • Understanding the security environment of virtual machines
  • Leveraging Generation 2 virtual machines
  • Employing anti-malware on a virtual machine
  • Considering intrusion prevention and detection strategies
  • Using Group Policy with virtual machines
  • Limiting exposure through resource restrictions
  • Applying general best practices
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