The vCenter Server must disable the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP). GROUP ID: V-258930RULE ID: SV-258930r961863 The VMware CEIP sends VMware anonymized system information that is used to improve the quality, reliability, and functionality of VMware products and services. For confidentiality purposes, this feature must be disabled.
Solution
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Deployment >> Customer Experience Improvement Program. Click "Leave Program".