How do I upload a VMware site log?

Uploading files to the Secure FTP portal using HTML Interface

  1. Go to https://sftpsite.vmware.com/.
  2. Enter this information:
  3. Click Login.
  4. Enter a valid Support Request number.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Select the files you want to upload to VMware Support by either dragging files onto the browser page or by clicking Add File.

What is an SFTP server?

An SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) server is an endpoint that is associated with a receiver or a destination during a message exchange. The server can be associated with more than one destination or receiver, but a destination or receiver can be associated with only one server.

How do I upload a VMware log bundle?

Transfer logs to VMware Technical Support Engineers within Skyline Advisor.

  1. Within Skyline Advisor, click Log Assist.
  2. From the Inventory, select the object to initiate a log transfer from, then click Next.
  3. Select the open Support Request to attach the support log bundle to.
  4. Click Initiate Log Transfer.

How do I gather VMware logs?

Right click vCenter Server instance and click Actions > Export System Logs…. Click Select hosts to put selected host logs into an export bundle. Check Include vCenter Server and vSphere UI Client logs to optionally include vCenter Server and vSphere UI logs in the bundle. Click NEXT.

What is VMware skyline?

VMware Skyline™ is an innovative, proactive support service aligned with VMware Global Support Services. Skyline automatically and securely collects, aggregates and analyzes product usage data that helps VMware Technical Support Engineers improve time to resolution and proactively resolve potential problems.

How do I host a SFTP server?

Run WinSCP and select “SFTP” as the protocol. In the host name field, enter “localhost” (if you’re testing the PC you installed OpenSSH on). You will need to enter your Windows username and password to allow the program to connect to the server. Hit save, and select login.

Do I need a server for SFTP?

SFTP clients and servers Before you can use an SFTP, you need both an SFTP client and server. An SFTP client is the necessary software that provides you with the ability to connect to the server.

How do I get information from VMware?

To gather diagnostic data using the VMware vSphere Web Client:

  1. Open the vSphere Web Client.
  2. Log in using an account with administrative privileges or with the Global.
  3. Select Hosts and Clusters from the Home tab.
  4. Select an ESXi host or vCenter in the inventory.
  5. Click Actions.

How do I access a skyline in VMware?

In a web browser, go to https://skyline.vmware.com/advisor. Log in to Cloud Services. You can use your existing My VMware account details to log in to VMware Cloud Services.

Is VMware skyline free?

VMware Skyline services are available for free for Premier Services users and everybody who has active Production Support contract.