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vSphere Replication Security
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You can use the Security Reference to learn about the security features of vSphere Replication and the
measures that you can take to safeguard your environment from aack.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Services, Ports, and External Interfaces that the vSphere Replication Virtual Appliance Uses,” on
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“vSphere Replication Conguration Files,” on page 12
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“vSphere Replication Private Key, Certicate, and Keystore,” on page 13
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“vSphere Replication License and EULA File,” on page 13
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“vSphere Replication Log Files,” on page 13
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“vSphere Replication User Accounts,” on page 15
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“Security Updates and Patches for vSphere Replication,” on page 15
Services, Ports, and External Interfaces that the vSphere Replication
Virtual Appliance Uses
The operation of vSphere Replication depends on certain services, ports, and external interfaces.
vSphere Replication Services
The operation of vSphere Replication depends on several services that run on the vSphere Replication
virtual appliance.
Table 21. vSphere Replication Services
Service Name Startup Type Description
hms Automatic for the
vSphere Replication appliance.
Disabled for the vSphere Replication
add-on appliance.
vSphere Replication Management
Service
hbrsrv Automatic vSphere Replication Service
sshd Automatic Disabled by default.
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