Go to the tab and select Issues and Alarms > Triggered Alarms .
Without this key, a TPM failure equals total data loss.
If a host fails to boot (often showing a "Purple Screen of Death" stating it cannot restore configuration), you will need this key.
List the recovery key: esxcli system settings encryption recovery list
The same principles apply: backup the recovery mechanism (a passphrase in a password manager), and alarm on any use of that fallback.
Go to the tab and select Issues and Alarms > Triggered Alarms .
Without this key, a TPM failure equals total data loss. tpm encryption recovery key backup alarm
If a host fails to boot (often showing a "Purple Screen of Death" stating it cannot restore configuration), you will need this key. Go to the tab and select Issues and
List the recovery key: esxcli system settings encryption recovery list tpm encryption recovery key backup alarm
The same principles apply: backup the recovery mechanism (a passphrase in a password manager), and alarm on any use of that fallback.