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VMware ACE Administrator’s Manual
You must specify an authentication method if you want the installer to encrypt the
virtual machines. If you select Encrypt data and configuration files when this virtual
machine is installed, you cannot select None as the authentication method.
If you encrypt the virtual machine, its configuration files are automatically protected
against viewing and tampering. Even if you do not encrypt the virtual machine, you
may select Protect virtual machine configuration files from user tampering.
If you encrypt the virtual machine, also select Enable virtual machine recovery if you
want to be able to use a hot fix to reset the end user’s password.
No Authentication Requirements
If you select None, there are no restrictions on access to this virtual machine.
Password Authentication
If you select Password, the virtual machine is password protected and does not run
until the user enters the correct password. Each user must set a password the first time
that user’s installation of this virtual machine is opened.
Click Password Policies to specify requirements for user passwords.
To require that passwords be at least a certain length, select Minimum Password
Length, then enter the number of characters required.
To require a mix of characters, select Restrict Password Contents, then select the
types of characters required. You may require that the password include one or more
of the following:
• Capital letters
• Lowercase letters
• Numerals
• Symbols and punctuation
Make the selections you want, then click OK.
Active Directory Authentication
Select Users and groups to enable access by individuals or groups defined in an
Active Directory domain.