How to Install and Configure Syslog Collect for vSphere 5.x :
Install Syslog collector on vCenter Server or standalone server :
Execute the Autorun off of the vCenter Server DVD or ISO
Select vSphere Syslog Collector on the left and click on the Install button
You will need to choose whether you want this install to be integrated with vCenter Server (recommended) or if you are installing it on a standalone server
Configure host to log remotely :
vSphere Client :
Click on the host on the left
Click on the Configuration tab
Click on Advanced Settings under Software
Click on the + next to Syslog and then click on Global
In the Syslog.global.logHost field, input the hostname or IP address of your Syslog Collector server
NOTE : Multiple hosts can be used and should be separated by a comma.
Click on the OK button
Enable firewall rule :
Click on Security Profile underneath Software
Click on Properties to the right of Firewall
Scroll down until you see syslog, put a check next to syslog, and then click on the OK button
SSH :
# esxcli system syslog config set --loghost=<hostname or IP of Syslog Collector server>
# esxcli system syslog reload
# esxcli network firewall ruleset set --ruleset-id=syslog --enabled=true
# esxcli network firewall refresh
On the Syslog Collector server, navigate to the %PROGRAMDATA%\VMware\VMware Syslog Collector\Data\ folder
You should a folder inside with the IP of the ESXi host that was configured for remote syslog
Verify configuration :
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