Events are changes to objects in your environment that are based on changes to metrics, properties, or information about the object. Examining the events for the problematic virtual machine in the context of alerts can provide visual clues to the root cause of a problem.
As a virtual infrastructure administrator investigating a reported performance problem with a virtual machine, you compared symptoms on the timeline. You identified odd behavior related to a guest file system that you want to examine in the context of other metrics. This investigation can determine whether you find the root cause of the problem.
The following method of evaluating problems using the Events tab is provided as an example for using VMware Aria Operations and is not definitive. Your troubleshooting skills and your knowledge of the particulars of your environment determine which methods work for you.
Prerequisites
Examine triggered symptoms, alerts, and events over time. See Compare Symptoms on a Timeline When You Troubleshoot a Virtual Machine Problem.