Vpxd logs report 'Missed heartbeats'

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

A vpxd log contained "Missed heartbeats for host" entries.

Environment

vCenter Server 8.x

Cause

These logs indicate missed heartbeats between the vCenter Server vpxd service and the ESXi vpxa service.

Resolution

Missed heartbeat logs can be observed after a vpxd service restart.
Verify whether the log coincides with an intentional service restart or planned maintenance.