How we tested virtual machine environments

13.04.2009

• The ability to change settings for VMs or hosts.

We then tested how well each VM management tool would assist in securing the hypervisors and VMs by testing policies and user role initiatives. In addition, we tested alerts or alarms (if available) to see when and how information would be distributed.

Besides these features, we also judged the installation and configuration to see how easy or difficult each was to complete.