Configuring CloudControl Logging

To specify the CloudControl and ESXi Host default logging configurations:

1. Select Configuration > Logging.

2. On the Logging Configuration page, configure the logging levels in the HTCC Logging Configuration area:

   • Logging Level—Set the level of logging to capture. Levels are FATAL, ERROR, WARN, INFO, and DEBUG. For more information, see Syslog Severity Level Classifications.

   • CloudControl Logging Aggregation—Specify whether the CloudControl aggregated syslog files are stored locally (the default) or sent to an external syslog server.

     If you selected External, select or enter values for the following fields:

     • CloudControl Logging Aggregation Template Type—Choose the logging format type, HyTrust Proprietary or Common Event Format (CEF).

     • CloudControl Syslog Servers—Enter a comma-separated list of external syslog server IP addresses.

     • Encrypt Syslog—Enable (selected) or disable (deselected) TLS authentication encryption for messages sent to the external syslog server.

   • Manage Logs—Click the Download button to download the CloudControl log files.

3. In the Default Logging Aggregation area, choose your Default Logging Aggregation:

   • Local—Log files for CloudControl-protected hosts are stored locally.

   • Explicit Syslog Server—Log files are sent to an external syslog server.

4. If you selected Explicit Syslog Server, enter the IP address or hostname for the external syslog server.

   Important: Do not enter a port number. CloudControl uses 6514/TCP by default for encrypted syslog. You can change the port number using the CLI. See asc log.

5. Configure the default logging aggregation locations. For more information, see Managing Logging Retention Configuration.

6. Click Apply.