The vCenter "VC Collection Status" in Aria Operations for Logs displays the error: "vCenter Server SSL Certificate is not trusted."
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The vCenter "VC Collection Status" in Aria Operations for Logs displays the error: "vCenter Server SSL Certificate is not trusted."

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Article ID: 448556

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Products

VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

When checking "vCenter Server Collection Status" under "Integrations" -> "vSphere" in the VMware Aria Operations for Logs left-hand menu,
the error "vCenter Server SSL Certificate is not trusted" is displayed.


Environment

Aria Operations for logs 8.18.x

Cause

This indicates that Aria Operations for Logs is using the old vCenter certificate after the vCenter certificate was updated.

Resolution

To load the new vCenter certificate:
On the configuration screen for the specific vCenter, enter the vCenter login password and click the "TEST CONNECTION" button.

You will be prompted to save the new vCenter certificate;
click the "Accept" button to save it, then click the "SAVE" button.

Finally, confirm that the "vCenter Server Collection Status" has returned to "Collecting", this completes the procedure.

Additional Information

Connect VMware Aria Operations for Logs to a vSphere Environment