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Missing esxupdate.log file on ESXi 4
On ESXi 4 the useful log file which logs events for updating the ESXi host is off by default, and there is no file for it in:
/var/log/vmware/esxupdate.log as used to be the case.
There is a VMware Knowledge Base article describing the process: KB1034329
In order to enable the logging and generate the esxupdate.log file, follow the steps below:
Enable Remote or Local Tech Support Mode (TSM)
Log in to the host as root
Run the command:
chmod +w /etc/vmware/esxupdate/esxupdate.conf
which makes the config file writable
Open the file using vi editor:
vi /etc/vmware/esxupdate/esxupdate.conf
Scroll down to the [log] section
Press the INSert key to allow changes
Add the following location to the file = line:
/locker/db/esxupdate.log
Press ESCape
Then
:wq!
and Enter to save the changes
The next time you run an update the file will be generated and be viewable. This change will persist across reboots.