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System Log Files 10
In addition to lists of events and alarms, vSphere components generate assorted logs.
These logs contain additional information about activities in your vSphere environment.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“View System Log Entries,” on page 163
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“View System Logs on an ESXi Host,” on page 163
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“External System Logs,” on page 164
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“Export System Log Files,” on page 164
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“Managing ESXi Log Files,” on page 165
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“Configure Syslog on ESXi Hosts,” on page 166
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“Configuring Logging Levels for the Guest Operating System,” on page 167
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“Collecting Log Files,” on page 168
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“Viewing Log Files with the Log Browser,” on page 171
View System Log Entries
You can view system logs generated by vSphere components.
These instructions apply only to vCenter Server management nodes.
Procedure
1 In the vSphere Web Client navigate to a vCenter Server.
2 From the Monitor tab, click System Logs.
3 From the drop-down menu, select the log and entry you want to view.
View System Logs on an ESXi Host
You can use the direct console interface to view the system logs on an ESXi host. These logs provide
information about system operational events.
Procedure
1 From the direct console, select View System Logs.
2 Press a corresponding number key to view a log.
vCenter Server agent (vpxa) logs appear if the host is managed by vCenter Server.
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