VMware Logs

Overview

Evidence: VMware Logs Description: Collect VMware Logs Category: Applications Platform: windows Short Name: vml Is Parsed: No Sent to Investigation Hub: No Collect File(s): Yes

Background

VMware maintains log files tracking VM operations, errors, and activities during virtual machine execution. These logs record VM lifecycle events and operational details.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about vmware logs.

Collection Method

This collector gathers VMware log files from temporary directories containing VM operational logs and diagnostic information.

Forensic Value

VMware logs reveal VM usage times, operations performed, errors encountered, and can help establish timelines for VM-based activities including malware analysis or environment evasion.