All virtual switches must have a clear network label.

From VMware ESXi Server 5.0 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-51216r1_rule All virtual switches must have a clear network label.

Vulnerability discussion

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.

Check content

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

From the vSphere Client/vCenter, navigate to Home>> Inventory>> Networking. Clearly label/rename all port groups with a meaningful name.

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