SSO login via VMware Identity Manager (vIDM) unavailable in Aria Operations for Logs

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

Users are unable to log in to VMware Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight) using VMware Identity Manager (vIDM) SSO credentials. Authentication is only possible using local user accounts.

Symptoms:

• No option for vIDM/SSO login on the splash screen.

• External identity provider credentials fail or are not recognized.

• Access is restricted to <REDACTED_USER> local accounts.

Environment

VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.x

Cause

The VMware Identity Manager (vIDM) integration was not configured within the Aria Operations for Logs administration settings.

Resolution

To enable SSO, integrate the appliance with VMware Identity Manager:

1. Log into the Aria Operations for Logs UI using a local administrator account.

2. Navigate to Administration > Authentication.

3. Select the Identity Manager.

4. Enable the integration and provide the vIDM FQDN and credentials.

5. Import the vIDM Metadata URL.

6. Click Test Connection to verify the trust.

7. Once saved, verify that the vIDM login option appears on the main login page.

 

Additional Information

For detailed requirements on service accounts and specific port requirements (e.g., TCP 443), refer to the VMware Aria Operations for Logs Product Documentation.