VCP-VVF Deploy Configure And Operate Vvf Practice Question
An administrator observes that log forwarding from vCenter to Aria Operations is failing. Which configuration file should be checked on the vCenter appliance to verify the remote syslog target?
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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/etc/rsyslog.conf
The configuration for the vCenter syslog service is handled via the 'vpxd' log settings or the 'esxcli system syslog' configuration, typically accessed through the vCenter appliance shell.
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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/etc/vmware/vpxa.cfg
Why it's wrong here
This handles the vCenter agent, not syslog.
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/etc/vmware/vcenter-server/vcenter.yaml
Why it's wrong here
This file does not manage log forwarding.
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/etc/vmware/log-forwarding.conf
Why it's wrong here
This file does not exist in the standard VCSA structure.
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/etc/rsyslog.conf
Why this is correct
The rsyslog configuration is the standard Linux method for forwarding logs from the appliance.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official VMware exam blueprint
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