Error "com.vmware.vim.vmomi.core.exception.CertificateValidationException: Server certificate assertion not verified and thumbprint not matched" while configuring SRM adapter instance in Aria Operations

Products

• VMware Aria Suite

Issue/Introduction

When attempting to validate the connection for SRM adapter instance, you may encounter the error message: "com.vmware.vim.vmomi.core.exception.CertificateValidationException: Server certificate assertion not verified and thumbprint not matched" indicating there is an issue in the certificate.

Environment

VMware Aria Operations 8.x

Cause

This issue occurs when certificate is not correctly configured in SRM.

Resolution

To resolve this issue:

• Make sure that the certificate is valid from SRM end.
• For additional information on the resolution steps, refer the KB: SRM - Server certificate assertion not verified and thumbprint not matched