---
title: "esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.vmtrack"
description: "The VM using the config file is allocating too many pages while system is critically low in free memory. It is forcefully terminated to prevent system instability. There is an issue with the resource management for this host."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.vmtrack.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Error > esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.vmtrack"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.vmtrack

## Summary

The VM using the config file is allocating too many pages while system is critically low in free memory. It is forcefully terminated to prevent system instability.

## Causes

There is an issue with the resource management for this host. Review the event description for detail on the cause.

## Resolutions

See the [vSphere Resource Management Guide](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.resmgmt.doc/GUID-98BD5A8A-260A-494F-BAAE-74781F5C4B87.html) for more information.

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information.