VxRail STIG Hardening Package version 3.0.000 is now available for download for supported builds.
The VxRail STIG Hardening Package contains scripts and manual procedures which enable VxRail customers to harden their VxRail in compliance with relevant Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) requirements.
What’s new:
Support for VxRail 8.0.300
Introduction of VMware vSphere 8.0 DISA STIGs V2, Release 1 (Published 27 June 2024)
Support for VxRail Manager’s SSH- key based authentication
Note: For customers upgrading from 7.x to 8.x, it is recommended that the STIG Hardening Package version 3.0.000 is applied prior to upgrading, and then applied again after the upgrade. This will ensure that drift has not occurred.
Updates:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 STIG V1, Release 13 (Published 24 April 2024)
VxRail Support:
See the Support Matrix included in the VxRail STIG Hardening Guide.
Users can implement the STIG Hardening Package in one of two ways:
Dell Deployment Services installation of the STIG Hardening Package (see CAUTION below)
If you prefer the VxRail STIG Hardening Package to be installed as a service, contact your Dell Technologies sales team representative for a custom deployment services quote.
Self-installation of the STIG Hardening Package (see CAUTION below)
The VxRail STIG Hardening Package and documentation are available for download from the following links:
The downloadable STIG Hardening Package is for self-installation only. The Support Services team is not authorized to provide instructional information about STIG Hardening. After reviewing the STIG Hardening Package documentation, if you are uncertain about the execution methods, we recommend contacting your Dell Technologies sales team representative for a custom deployment services quote.
CAUTION: The user assumes all risks that are associated with hardening the VxRail environment when choosing to install the VxRail STIG Hardening Package. Dell Technologies assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for system failures or loss of data due to VxRail STIG Hardening Package execution in the user's environment. Performing the VxRail STIG Hardening procedures incorrectly and without a backout plan may put the VxRail environment at risk of having to perform a factory reset. This could ultimately result in data loss.