How to install VMware Aria Operations for Logs agent.

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

Proper installation and configuration of VMware Aria Operations for Logs agent are essential for effective log management and monitoring.

Environment

VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.x

Resolution

Installation steps:

1. Download the Agent Package:

   • Log into the Aria Operations for Logs UI.

   • Navigate to Management > Agents.

   • Download the appropriate agent package for your system (e.g., Linux RPM, Windows MSI).

2. Transfer the Package to the Target System:

   • Use a secure copy tool (e.g., scp for Linux) to transfer the downloaded package to the target system.

3. Install the Agent:

   • Linux:  rpm -i /path/to/VMware-Log-Insight-Agent-8.18.4-xxxxxx.noarch.rpm

   • Windows: Run the MSI installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Configure the Agent:

   • Edit the agent configuration file (liagent.ini):

     • Linux: /var/lib/loginsight-agent/liagent.ini

     • Windows: C:\Program Files\VMware\Log Insight Agent\liagent.ini

   • Set the following parameters:

     hostname=<Aria Operations for Logs IP or Hostname> proto=cfapi port=9543 ssl=yes

   • Save and close the file.

5. Start the Agent Service:

   • Linux: systemctl start liagentd.service

   • Windows: Start the "VMware Log Insight Agent" service from the Services management console.

6. Verify Agent Status:
   
   

   • Linux: systemctl status liagentd.service
     
     
   • Windows: Check the service status in the Services management console.