CIM Port responding description: Unable to establish CIM session with ESX server

Last Modified

Tue Apr 09 15:05 GMT 2019

Description

  • This article provides brief information when the CIM port is not responding.
  • CIM Port responding description: Unable to establish CIM session with ESX server

Environment

  • N-able N-central

Solution

  • Reboot the host with the Windows Software Probe.
  • Try increasing the scan interval for the connectivity (vmware) service from 5 mins to 15 mins.
  • Check the CIM Services.
  • Check firewall for any restrictions to the CIM port.
  • Contact Support to investigate a possible link to NCCF-8866