VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a failure during an automated VVF cluster expansion in SDDC Manager. The task fails while attempting to configure the new ESXi host's Distributed Switch uplinks. Which log file on SDDC Manager should the administrator examine first to diagnose the API payload failure?
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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/var/log/vmware/vcf/sddc-manager/sddc-manager.log
SDDC Manager operations log API calls and workflow executions in /var/log/vmware/vcf/sddc-manager/sddc-manager.log or related service log directories.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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/var/log/vmware/nsx-manager/cluster.log
Why it's wrong here
This log is specific to NSX clustering, not SDDC Manager host addition workflows.
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/var/log/vmware/vcf/sddc-manager/sddc-manager.log
Why this is correct
sddc-manager.log contains detailed application execution logs for workflows, cluster expansions, and API integrations.
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/var/log/vmware/loudmouth.log
Why it's wrong here
Loudmouth is used for multicast discovery by Cloud Builder during initial bring-up, not SDDC Manager cluster expansions.
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/var/log/vmware/vpxd.log
Why it's wrong here
vpxd.log is the vCenter Server daemon log, not the SDDC Manager orchestrator log.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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