VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is configuring log forwarding from vCenter Server to a remote syslog server using the CLI/VAMI. The remote server requires custom TCP ports and mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication. How should the administrator configure this advanced syslog forwarding parameter?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Using the appliance shell command 'vcsyslog' or configuring advanced syslog parameters via VAMI.
Advanced syslog forwarding parameters on the vCenter Server appliance can be configured using the appliance shell (SSH) command 'vcsyslog' or via the VAMI advanced configuration options where supported.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Using the appliance shell command 'vcsyslog' or configuring advanced syslog parameters via VAMI.
Why this is correct
vcsyslog CLI utility manages advanced syslog routing, protocols, and secure ports on the vCenter appliance.
- ✗
Running the 'sddc-manager log-forwarding' CLI utility.
Why it's wrong here
SDDC Manager does not have a direct 'sddc-manager log-forwarding' CLI command for vCenter syslog configuration.
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Updating the NSX Manager CLI command 'set syslog-server'.
Why it's wrong here
This configures NSX syslog, not vCenter Server syslog.
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Editing the /etc/rsyslog.conf file directly on each ESXi host in the cluster.
Why it's wrong here
The question asks about vCenter Server log forwarding, not ESXi hosts.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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