vCenter shows alarm "Solution user certificate(s) in VECS is about to expire"

Products

• VMware vCenter Server 8.0

Issue/Introduction

In the vCenter web client, the alarm “Solution user certificate(s) in VECS is about to expire” is displayed.

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 8.x

Cause

This occurs because the solution user certificates for the vCenter are nearing their expiration date.

Resolution

To resolve this issue:

1. Replace the solution user certificates using the KB: How to replace the vCenter Server Solution User certificates with VMCA issued certificate
2. After successfully replacing the solution user certificates, reset the alarm to green.
   1. In the vCenter web client, select the vCenter > Monitor > Trigered Alarms.
   2. Select the alarm and click RESET TO GREEN.