6.0

View System Logs in the VMware Host Client
When you are logged in to an ESXi host with the VMware Host Client, you can view log entries to get
information such as who generated an event, when the event was created, and the type of event.
Procedure
1 Click Monitor in the VMware Host Client inventory and click Logs.
The list of logs is displayed.
2 (Optional) Click on a log to view log details.
3 (Optional) Right-click a log and select one of the following options:
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Open in new window
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Generate support bundle
View Notifications in the VMware Host Client
When you are logged in the VMware Host Client, you can view host notications and recommendations for
related tasks that you should perform.
Procedure
1 Click Monitor in the VMware Host Client inventory and click .
2 Select a notication from the list to view the recommended action.
A message with a recommended action and a description is displayed under the notications list.
Lockdown Mode
To increase the security of your ESXi hosts, you can put them in lockdown mode. In lockdown mode,
operations must be performed through vCenter Server by default.
Normal Lockdown Mode and Strict Lockdown Mode
With vSphere 6.0, you can select normal lockdown mode or strict lockdown mode.
Normal Lockdown Mode
In normal lockdown mode, the DCUI service remains active. If the
connection to the vCenter Server system is lost, and access through the
vSphere Web Client is unavailable, privileged accounts can log in to the ESXi
host's Direct Console Interface and exit lockdown mode. Only the following
accounts can access the Direct Console User Interface:
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Accounts in the Exception User list for lockdown mode who have
administrative privileges on the host. The Exception Users list is meant
for service accounts that perform specic tasks. Adding ESXi
administrators to this list defeats the purpose of lockdown mode.
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