"The vCenter server <name> must be registered or have its certificate accepted" and NSX Collection stopped

Products

• VMware Usage Meter
• VMware NSX

Issue/Introduction

• Usage Meter has a collection error for NSX
  "The vCenter server <name> must be registered or have its certificate accepted"

Environment

VMware Usage Meter
VMware NSX

Cause

Per the error message, Usage Meter doesn't trust the vCenter certificate

Resolution

Remove vCenter from Usage Meter and re-add it.

The re-add process prompts for the vCenter certificate to be accepted. Once vCenter is validated by Usage Meter, NSX collection begins as expected.