The following topics describe how VMware implements security in the stemcell layer of VMware Tanzu Operations Manager.
Linux Stemcell Hardening: How VMware secures Linux stemcells through regular testing and minimizing their surface of vulnerability.
Windows stemcell hardening: How VMware secures Windows stemcells through regular testing and minimizing their surface of vulnerability.
Floating stemcells in Tanzu Operations Manager: How Tanzu Operations Manager automatically upgrades all compatible products when a new stemcell is available.
For more information about stemcell availability and related security fixes, see Stemcell Release Notes.