In vSphere, what is the recommended practice regarding troubleshooting services in the DCUI?

In the context of troubleshooting services in the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) for vSphere, the recommended practice is to deactivate them until necessary for troubleshooting. This approach ensures that the system maintains optimal performance and security under normal operating conditions.

When troubleshooting, you only activate the necessary services to diagnose or resolve an issue. By keeping services deactivated until needed, you minimize the risk of additional problems that might arise from running services that are not required for day-to-day operations. This practice also helps in reducing the attack surface of the system by limiting exposure to potential vulnerabilities that could be present in an active service.

While continuously running all services might seem beneficial for availability, it can complicate troubleshooting by adding more variables to the environment. Keeping services turned off until necessary for troubleshooting strikes a balance between maintaining system integrity and efficiently addressing issues as they arise.