VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12 Hot Fix 1

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12 Hot Fix 1 is a public hot fix that addresses the following issues:

• Aria Universal Suite per core DLFs.
• Recovering corrupted trust store should not require restart.
• After replacing existing license key, Aria Operation for Logs trigger ”Invalid Serial Number” error.

Environment

VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12.x

Resolution

Download and install the correct Hotfix version that matches your version of VMware Aria Operations for Logs.

1. Download the VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.12 Hotfix PAK file from the links below.

Note: You will need to login to the portal in order to allow download of the file when using the direct links below.

Release Name	Release Date	Build Number	File Name
AriaLogs-8.12-HF1	07/28/2023	22156412	VMware-vRealize-Log-Insight-8.12.0-22156412.pak
AriaLCM-AriaLogs-8.12.0-HF1	08/28/2023	22156412	*vrlcm-vrli-8.12.0-HF1.patch

* 'vrlcm-vrli-8.12.0-HF1' is to be used in Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager.

Prerequisites

• Create a snapshot or backup copy of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance(s)
• Obtain a copy of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs upgrade bundle .pak file for the release or hot fix you are upgrading to
• Verify that you are logged in to the VMware Aria Operations for Logs web user interface as a user with the Edit Admin permission. The URL format is https://log-insight-host, where log-insight-host is the IP address or host name of the primary node of the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual cluster.
• Make a note of any nodes you are upgrading that are in maintenance mode. When the upgrade is finished, you must move them from the state Connected to Maintenance mode.

 

Procedure

1. Under Management, click Cluster.
2. Click 'Upgrade Cluster' to upload the pak file.
3. Accept the new EULA to complete the upgrade procedure.
   • Reference Document Link: Upgrading VMware Aria Operations for Logs.

What to do next

• • After the primary node upgrade process is complete, you can view the remaining upgrade process, which is automatic.
  • Check for the email sent to the Admin to confirm the upgrade completed successfully.
  • After upgrade, all nodes are brought online even if they were in maintenance mode before the upgrade.
  • Remove the snapshots from the VMware Aria Operations for Logs appliance(s) within ~72 hours after a successful upgrade to avoid performance issues

Additional Information

Impact/Risks:
It is recommended to take snapshots before applying the Hot Fix.