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Before proceeding with the automation, it is important to consider the following points:

- **The [DOD STIG VIB](https://flings.vmware.com/dod-security-technical-implementation-guide-stig-esxi-vib) should be installed beforehand.**
- **Ensure that no virtual machine or guest on the ESXi host or cluster requires CD, USB, or Floppy Disk functionality.**
- **All ESXi hosts and guests tied to vCenter need to be STIG'ed.**
- **Troubleshooting skills are necessary to address any issues that may arise during the process.**
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## Extras

- **The [DOD STIG VIB](https://flings.vmware.com/dod-security-technical-implementation-guide-stig-esxi-vib) used to exist for 5.0-6.7 But is no longer available.**
- [Ryan Lakey](https://core.vmware.com/users/ryan-lakey) has some great guidance on implementing the DoD VMWare STIGS, and we highly suggest you read them.
- [VMware vSphere 8 STIG](https://core.vmware.com/resource/vmware-vsphere-8-stig)
- [VMware vSphere 7 STIG](https://core.vmware.com/vsphere-7-stig)
- [VMware vSphere 6.7 STIG](https://core.vmware.com/vmware-vsphere-67-stig)
- [VMware STIG Powercli](https://github.com/rlakey/vmware-stig-powercli)
- [vmware-vcsa-6.7-stig-baseline](https://github.com/rlakey/vmware-vcsa-6.7-stig-baseline)
- [vmware-vm-6.7-stig-baseline](https://github.com/rlakey/vmware-vm-6.7-stig-baseline)
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## Conclusion
**Implementing the VMware STIG is crucial for enhancing the security of VMware infrastructure and achieving compliance with relevant regulations. PowerCLI enables automation and simplifies the process of applying STIG controls to both ESXi hosts and VMs.**

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