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For security reasons, SSH and the ESXi Shell have been disabled on a standalone ESXi 5.x host. A vSphere administrator accesses the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) to examine log files related to a recent connection issue.
Which system log can the administrator access to determine the cause of the issue?
A. syslog
B. fdm
C. messages
D. vmksummary
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A: The syslog contains all general log messages and can be used for troubleshooting.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Fdm log files contain vSPhere HA operations information using both management and storage devices for communication.
C: The Messages log file contains VMkernel warnings and VMkernel events.
D: The vmksummary log is used to determine uptime and availability statistics for ESXi (comma separated).
References:
Lowe, S. & Marshall, N., Mastering VMWare vSphere 5.5, Wiley and Sons, Indianapolis, 2014, p. 396
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