--- title: "esx.problem.hostd.core.dumped" description: "hostd crashed with a core file created. This may have caused connections to the host to be dropped. The host daemon process on the host has crashed and generated a core dump file for further analysis." canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.hostd.core.dumped.html" breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Warning > esx.problem.hostd.core.dumped" dateModified: "2026-09-10" --- # esx.problem.hostd.core.dumped ## Summary hostd crashed with a core file created. This may have caused connections to the host to be dropped. ## Causes The host daemon process on the host has crashed and generated a core dump file for further analysis. ## Resolutions See the event description for more detailed information specific to this event. Further information can be found in this [VMware KB article](https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/319492/configuring-a-diagnostic-coredump-partit.html). ## External Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.