Yellow Bricks

by Duncan Epping

VMware

Does the Native Key Provider require a host to have a TPM?

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I got this question on the VMTN forum this week, does the Native Key Provider require a host to have a TPM? (Trusted Platform Module) The documentation does discuss the use of TPM 2.0 when you enable the Native Key Provider. Let’s be clear, the vCenter Server Native Key Provider does not require a TPM! If a TPM is available on each host then it will be used by the Native Key Provider to store a secret on, which enables us to encrypt and decrypt the ESXi configuration. Again, as stated, it is not a requirement to use a TPM. I have asked to get the documentation appended so that it is officially documented as well, just posting it here so that it indexed by google.

Unexplored Territory #010: Terraform and declarative automation with Kyle Ruddy

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In episode #010 of the Unexplored Territory Podcast we talk to Kyle Ruddy, Tech Marketing guru at Hashicorp. Kyle explains how Hashicorp got started, what the difference is between imperative and declarative automation, and why Terraform (and other Hashicorp products/services) should be included in every multi-cloud architecture. Listen now via Apple (https://apple.co/34H5OcV), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3J5MPrl), any other podcast app of your choice, or simply use the embedded player below!

Unexplored Territory #009: Preventing Ransomware attacks with Kendra Kendall

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In episode #009 of the Unexplored Territory Podcast we talk to Kendra Kendall, Tech Marketing Specialist at VMware for Carbon Black. Kendra explains how ransomware attacks work, and how you can leverage Carbon Black to develop a defense-in-depth strategy. Listen now via Apple (https://apple.co/34H5OcV), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3J5MPrl), or any other podcast app of your choice, or simply use the embedded player below!