


Using the vSphere Client, log in to the ESXi host that you would like to add to LogicMonitor as a host.The following set of steps walk you through the process of creating a read-only user for an ESXi host that has rights to use the VMware API. Setup Requirements Creating a Read-only User for an ESXi Host or vCenter ServerĪs highlighted in the next two sections, the process of creating a user varies depending upon whether you intend to monitor standalone ESXi hosts or a vCenter server. In this support article, we outline how to set up ESXi host and/or vCenter server monitoring. LogicMonitor uses the VMware API to provide comprehensive monitoring of VMware vCenter or standalone ESXi hosts.
