VCP-VVF Troubleshoot And Optimize Practice Question
An administrator is troubleshooting a vCenter Server 9.0 appliance upgrade failure. Where are the installation and upgrade log files stored on the VCSA filesystem for troubleshooting?
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/applmgmt/ and /var/log/firstboot/ (or installer logs in /var/log/)
VCSA installer and upgrade logs are located under /var/log/autodeploy or /var/log/vmware/applmgmt/ or installer logs in /var/log/opsli/ or /var/log/firstboot/ depending on the phase. Specifically, /var/log/vmware/applmgmt/ and /var/log/firstboot/ contain upgrade logs.
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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/usr/lib/vmware/vpxd/upgrade_error.log
Why it's wrong here
While vpxd logs are under /var/log/vmware/vpxd/, upgrade logs are managed by applmgmt and installer frameworks.
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/etc/vmware/upgrade/psod.log
Why it's wrong here
This file does not exist.
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/var/log/vmware/applmgmt/ and /var/log/firstboot/ (or installer logs in /var/log/)
Why this is correct
These directories store upgrade logs, installation logs, and component firstboot execution results for VCSA.
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/vmfs/volumes/datastore/vcsa-logs.txt
Why it's wrong here
VCSA installation logs do not reside on VMFS datastores automatically.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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