When you configure your VMware vCenter to send log data to USM Appliance, you can use the VMware vCenter plugin to translate raw log data into normalized events for analysis. The table below provides some basic information for the plugin.
| Device | Details |
|---|---|
| Vendor | VMware |
| Device Type | Virtual machine management |
| Connection Type | Syslog |
| Data Source Name | vmware-vcenter |
| Data Source ID | 1658 |
Integrating VMware vCenter
To configure VMware vCenter to send log data to USM Appliance
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Follow the VMware vSphere documentation to configure log forwarding in the vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface.
Note: The link above provides instructions for vCenter 6.7. Please search the vendor documentation if you are using a different version.
- Enter the IP address of the USM Appliance Sensor as the destination host.
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Select the Protocol and Port to use.
USM Appliance listens for syslog at UDP or TCP port 514.
Plugin Enablement
For plugin enablement information, see Enable Plugins.
Additional Resources and Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting, refer to the vendor documentation:
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