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Fast encryption refers to the encryption of a minimal set of VM files as follows:
n Ancillary data files such as snapshot/screenshot/NVRAM files. These are encrypted with
the key in the configuration file. List of files encrypted- .nvram, .vmsn, .vmss, .vmem
n Partially encrypted VM configuration file.
Full VM Encryption
Full encryption refers to encryption of all VM files as follows:
n Disk file headers. These are encrypted with the key in the configuration file.
n Disk file data. These are encrypted with the key in the configuration file.
n Ancillary data files such as the snapshot/screenshot/NVRAM files. These are encrypted
with the key in the configuration file.
n VM configuration file is encrypted with authentication keys.
When you encrypt a virtual machine, you set a password that is required to open the virtual
machine. You can remove the encryption or change the password at any time.
Note Large virtual machines, such as those that exceed 50GB, might generate a low disk space
warning.
Encrypt a Virtual Machine
You can encrypt your virtual machine with a password to control access to the virtual machine and
its contents.
Prerequisites
n Suspend or shut down the virtual machine.
Procedure
1 Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
2 Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
3 Under Other in the Settings window, click Encryption.
4 Choose appropriate encryption option and set the encryption password.
The password must be eight characters or longer.
Important Make a record of the encryption password. If you forget the encryption password,
Fusion does not provide a way to retrieve it.
5 (Optional) To store the encryption password in the Keychain password management system on
your Mac, select Remember Password.
6 Click OK.
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