You can view, search, and export one or more vCenter Server and ESXi log files at a time using the log browser. You can also export, manage, and view different log types. Retrieve LogsWhen you retrieve logs for a host or vCenter Server, you can use these logs to view, search, filter, and compare with other system logs. Search Log FilesYou can search the log files by text or by time. Filter Log FilesThe Log Browser displays filtered searches. Create Advanced Log FiltersYou can create and save log file filters to your local system. Adjust Log TimesYou might want to adjust the times in the log files to a different time zone or to compare multiple log files. Export Logs from the Log BrowserYou can export log files using the Log Browser. Compare Log FilesYou can open multiple windows in the Log Browser to compare log files. Manage Logs Using the Log BrowserFrom the Log Browser, you can update, remove, and see a list of available log file bundles. Browse Log Files from Different ObjectsYou can browse multiple log files coming from different objects within the Log Browser at the same time. This is helpful if you want to simultaneously compare log files. Parent topic: System Log Files