/storage/core gets filled in vCenter Server 6.5 PSC

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:

• After installing or upgrading an external PSC of vCenter Server 6.5, the /storage/core directory is continuously filled to 100%. 
• This repeats every 4-5 hours.

Note: If the Security Toke Service (vmware-stsd) crashes causing the /storage/core directory to fill up, see 
 Secure Token Service (vmware-stsd) in vCenter Server 6.7 U1 crashes with core.jsvc.xxx files causing /storage/core to fill up.

Cause

This occurs due to an issue with the vmware-identity-platform.jar file.

Resolution

This issue is resolved in VMware vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 U2, available at VMware Downloads.

Workaround:
Note: Ensure to take a snapshot of PSC before proceeding with the steps.

1. Log in to PSC.
2. Allow for connection via SCP tools such as WinSCP by running this command:
   
   chsh -s "/bin/bash" root
    
3. Stop the IDM service by running this command:
   
   service-control --stop vmware-sts-idmd
    
4. Backup the original file /opt/vmware/lib64/vmware-identity-platform.jar file.
    
5. Download the file as per the vCenter Server version from the attachment rename and replace it.

   For vCenter Server 6.5: 2150731_vmware-identity-platform-65.jar

   For vCenter Server 6.5 U1: vmware-identity-platform-65u11.jar

6. Start the IDM service by running this command:
   
   service-control --start vmware-sts-idmd
    
7. Check the service status.

service-control --status

Additional Information

外部 PSC storage/core 填满 vCenter Server 6.5