For ESXi 6.0 and later hosts that are in VMCA mode or custom mode, you can view certificate details from the vSphere Web Client. The information about the certificate can be helpful for debugging.
Procedure
- Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client inventory.
- Select Configure.
- Under System, click Certificate.
You can examine the following information. This information is available only in the single-host view.
Field |
Description |
Subject |
The subject used during certificate generation. |
Issuer |
The issuer of the certificate. |
Valid From |
Date on which the certificate was generated. |
Valid To |
Date on which the certificate expires. |
Status |
Status of the certificate, one of the following.
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Good
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Normal operation.
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Expiring
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Certificate will expire soon.
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Expiring shortly
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Certificate is 8 months or less away from expiration (Default).
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Expiration imminent
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Certificate is 2 months or less away from expiration (Default).
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Expired
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Certificate is not valid because it expired.
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