For increased security, you can add a virtual cryptoprocessor that is equipped with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology to an encrypted virtual machine.

Create a virtual machine with a minimum hardware version of 14 that uses the UEFI firmware type.

Encrypt the virtual machine. See Encrypt a Virtual Machine.

1

Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.

2

Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.

3

Click Add Device.

4

Click Trusted Platform Module.

If the option is not available, the Trusted Platform Module device is not supported on the guest.

5

Click Add.

A dialog box appears.

6

Close the dialog box.

The virtual machine uses the virtual TPM device.

Note

You cannot decrypt the virtual machine when the TPM device is present.