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LouisNdjouou
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‎06-06-2012 11:53 AM

how to view ESX event logs without vCenter

Hi

I'm trying to view esx event logs with no vcenter , can you assist me

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LucD
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‎06-06-2012 12:03 PM

You can use the Get-ViEvent cmdlet.

Just make sure the Server parameter points to the ESXi server

$esx = Connect-VIServer -Server MyEsx 
Get-VIEvent -Server $esx


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aravinds3107
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‎06-06-2012 12:04 PM

Connect to the host using SSH or WinSCP and check the under /var/log/

I didnt notice post was under PowerCLI

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