---
title: "esx.problem.vmsyslogd.storage.logdir.invalid"
description: "The host is unable to write log files to the configured system log directory. It uses the default log directory instead. The host cannot access the target directory or the does not have write permissions."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.vmsyslogd.storage.logdir.invalid.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Error > esx.problem.vmsyslogd.storage.logdir.invalid"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.vmsyslogd.storage.logdir.invalid

## Summary

The host is unable to write log files to the configured system log directory. It uses the default log directory instead.

## Causes

The host cannot access the target directory or the does not have write permissions. Review the event description for detail on the cause.

## Resolutions

Check logging configuration for the host. See this [VMware KB article](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/8-0/fine-tune-syslog-on-esxi-hosts.html) for more information and troubleshooting steps.

## External

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