Reference Guide

vFoglight Rules 53
ESX Server Rules
VMW ESX Server CPU 0 High Utilization
Purpose
This rule monitors for situations in which an incomplete SOAP message sent to the Web
services API results in a dramatic increase in CPU usage on CPU 0 within an ESX
Server or VirtualCenter.
Scope
VMWESXServerProcessor
Views Displaying Alarms Based on this Rule
•“Virtual Infrastructure View” on page 89
•“vmExplorer Primary View” on page 91
•“Summary View” on page 92
•“Related Objects Views” on page 95
•“Actions Panel” on page 97
•“Navigation View” on page 98
•“Infrastructure Overview” on page 99
•“Alarms Overview” on page 102
•“Alarms List View” on page 103
Rule Definition
Conditions State Action
The CPU usage on CPU 0 is not greater than 95%. Normal None
The CPU usage on CPU 0 is greater than 95%. Fatal None