System and method for self-aware virtual machine image deployment enforcement

摘要

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method includes receiving a request to instantiate a virtual machine image in a virtualization environment. The method also includes sending a request for verification of the virtualization environment. The method further includes receiving information from the enforcement module in response to the request for verification of the virtualization environment. The method further includes determining whether the virtualization environment is verified based on the information received.

主权项

1. A method for virtual machine image deployment enforcement, comprising:
receiving a request at a virtual machine image to instantiate a virtual machine image in a virtualization environment; sending a request from the virtual machine for verification of the virtualization environment from the virtual machine image; receiving information at the virtual machine image in response to the request for verification of the virtualization environment; determining whether the virtualization environment is verified based on the information received, wherein the information comprises a certificate issued by a trusted source; instantiating the virtual machine image on a first virtual machine in the virtualization environment in response to determining that the virtualization environment is verified; and communicating with a native API and preventing instantiation of the virtual machine image in response to determining that the virtualization environment is not verified.