VM/VMX tweaks, View config tool, securing VMware infra and SSh automation

Back to learning/examination mode for cracking the Heavyweight VCAP5-DCA exam in 2nd Attempt. But still have some time lurking over the internet for Virtualization related posts. while browsing through feedly, this particular article caught-up my attention Cheating Could Lead to Better Creativity,i also agreed on this point after reading this article and i recommend this to everyone.

Sharing some of the interesting links for both you and I.

1)VM/VMX Tweaks for disabling "removable hardware icon"-using GPO, Powercli or Manual Editing.
http://www.v-front.de/2014/02/various-ways-to-address-safely-remove.html

http://uszaim.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/script-to-edit-vmx-file-disabling-the-hotaddhotplug-capability-in-esxi/

2)Securing Virtual infrastructure from Attacks and outside threats-very valuable info
http://vsphere-land.com/news/the-importance-of-securing-your-virtual-world.html

3)Automating SSH login locally or through vCenter Client using Plugin and Putty Suite
http://www.virten.net/2014/02/howto-esxi-ssh-public-key-authentication/

http://www.vmdude.fr/en/news-en/sshautoconnect-vcenter-plugin/

4)VMware Labs released a new tool - Horizon View configuration tool
http://labs.vmware.com/flings/horizon-view-configuration-tool

http://download3.vmware.com/software/vmw-tools/horizonview/VMware_Horizon_View_Configuration_Tool_v1.0_Quick_Start_Guide.pdf

5)Bonus- vSphere Network troubleshooting mindmap
https://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-9876

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