Use VMware Aria Operations for Logs features to safeguard your environment from attack. Ports and External Interfaces VMware Aria Operations for Logs uses specific required services, ports, and external interfaces. VMware Aria Operations for Logs Configuration FilesSome configuration files contain settings that affect VMware Aria Operations for Logs security. VMware Aria Operations for Logs Public Key, Certificate, and KeystoreThe public key, the certificate, and the keystore of VMware Aria Operations for Logs are located on the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance. VMware Aria Operations for Logs License and EULA FileThe end-user license agreement (EULA) and license file are located on the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance. Log Files for VMware Aria Operations for LogsThe files that contain system messages are on the VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance. VMware Aria Operations for Logs User AccountsYou must set up a system and a root account to administer VMware Aria Operations for Logs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs Firewall RecommendationsTo protect sensitive information gathered by VMware Aria Operations for Logs, place the server or servers on a management network segment protected by a firewall from the rest of your internal network. Security Updates and PatchesThe VMware Aria Operations for Logs virtual appliance uses VMware Photon 3.0 as the guest operating system.