VMware KB: Incorrect Syslog configuration in the /etc/vmsyslog.conf file causes multiple issues

VMware ESXi,VMware vCenter Server ... If the ESXi Syslog Daemon has failed or cannot start because of a misconfiguration, the host will have issues configuring HA/FDM, performing esxcli commands, scanning or remediating the ESXi Host using Update ...

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