Helps with Broadcom support tickets: it bundles logs and adds diagnostic findings to the case without manual effort. Part of VCF Operations.
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In the Ultra Transcenders books
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Each book explains Log Assist in context, with comparison tables and the common traps.
Terms in this definition
- Diagnostic Findings
Spots known problems in VCF Operations by matching rule signatures (from logs or properties) to what is deployed, then suggests a fix. Every possible finding is listed in a catalogue.
- VCF Operations
VCF's console for running the fleet. It covers alerting, monitoring, capacity, reporting, log analysis and licensing alongside fleet management of identity, passwords, certificates and lifecycle.
Related terms
- Classic cloud proxy
An older cloud proxy setup that shares its OVA with the unified type. Upgrading one to 9.0 does not convert it, and it lacks log collection and Log Assist, which require the unified type.
- unified cloud proxy
Cloud proxy for VCF Operations that also handles log forwarding (to the logs add-on) and Log Assist. Each VCF Instance gets one by default when deployed by the installer.