The following table compares minimum key provider hardware requirements.
Comparison of Required Hardware |
|
|---|---|
Key Provider |
TPM on ESXi Host |
Standard key provider |
Not required. |
Trusted key provider |
Required on Trusted Hosts (hosts in the Trusted Cluster).
Note:
Currently, ESXi hosts in the Trust Authority Cluster do not require a TPM. VMware recommends installing new ESXi hosts with TPMs. |
vSphere-native key provider |
Not required. vSphere Native Key Provider availability can optionally be restricted to hosts with a TPM. |
