VPXD Extension Thumbprint Check mismatch when running the VCF Diagnostic Tool for vSphere (VDT)

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

Environment

vCenter 7.x, vCenter 8.x

Cause

A solution user certificate mismatch for the vpxd service 

Resolution

Before proceeding with the steps below, take both a backup and a snapshot of the vCenter Server Appliance. If the vCenter is part of a Enhanced Linked Mode (ELM) replication setup, also take a backup or offline (powered off) snapshot of all replicating vCenter ELM nodes.

To resolve this issue,

Replace the solution users certificate using the new improved certificate management tool  vCert - Scripted vCenter Expired Certificate Replacement for all certificate management/replacement workflow. This tool helps to replace certificates with VMCA signed as well as custom CA signed certificates. 

• Run the vCert script on your vCenter server.
• Acknowledge the snapshot and risks warning.
• Enter the administrator credentials.
• Select option 3 to manage certificates.
• Select option 2 to replace solution user certificates.
• Re-start all the vCenter services.

Additional Information

This fix is applicable for all solution user certificate Thumbprint mismatches