The ESXi host must display the Standard Mandatory DoW Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system via the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI).

Failure to display the DoW logon banner prior to a logon attempt will negate legal proceedings resulting from unauthorized access to system resources.

Satisfies: SRG-OS-000023-VMM-000060, SRG-OS-000024-VMM-000070

From the vSphere Client, go to Hosts and Clusters.

Select the ESXi Host >> Configure >> System >> Advanced System Settings.

Select the "Annotations.WelcomeMessage" value and verify it contains the DoW logon banner below.

or

From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host, run the following command:

Get-VMHost | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name Annotations.WelcomeMessage

Banner:

{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:yellow}{hostname} , {ip}{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:yellow}{esxproduct} {esxversion}{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:yellow}{memory} RAM{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:white} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} for your personal benefit or privacy. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:white} <F2> Accept Conditions and Customize System / View Logs{/align}{align:right}<F12> Accept Conditions and Shut Down/Restart {bgcolor:black} {/color}{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}

If the "Annotations.WelcomeMessage" setting is not set to the specified banner, this is a finding.

From the vSphere Client, go to Hosts and Clusters.

Select the ESXi Host >> Configure >> System >> Advanced System Settings. Click "Edit".

Select the "Annotations.WelcomeMessage" value and set it to the following. Click "OK".

{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:yellow}{hostname} , {ip}{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:yellow}{esxproduct} {esxversion}{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:yellow}{memory} RAM{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:black}{color:white} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} for your personal benefit or privacy. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} - Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details. {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:yellow}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{align:left}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:white} <F2> Accept Conditions and Customize System / View Logs{/align}{align:right}<F12> Accept Conditions and Shut Down/Restart {bgcolor:black} {/color}{/color}{/bgcolor}{/align}\n{bgcolor:black} {/color}{bgcolor:dark-grey}{color:black} {/color}{/bgcolor}

or

From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host, run the following command:

Get-VMHost | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name Annotations.WelcomeMessage | Set-AdvancedSetting -Value "<Banner text above>"