Installing and configuring BitLocker for data protection

Disk protection is becoming a security concern in datacenters. Data that is stored here is very important, and any leakage can lead to serious problems for company business.

BitLocker Drive Encryption is a Windows feature that enables data protection by using strong encryption to protect your data in case of theft. It is a perfect solution for branch offices or datacenters where there is no local security. BitLocker is a solution that protects the disk in case of lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned hard drives. This protection is by way of a password or a smart card, and it also supports a recovery key in case of lost passwords.

In virtual environments, when using virtual hard disks, there's no encryption, by default. If one of your servers or storage is stolen, someone can open the virtual hard disk files with a double-click and get all the information they want.

When used in conjunction with a system that supports Trusted...