How to analyze the logs in ESX / ESXi

Can someone explain to me - what are the basics that we must follow to analyze logs in ESX / ESXi?

Thank you

Vinay

See:

http://www.vadapt.com/2010/03/vSphere-securitylog-files/

http://www.vmwarewolf.com/which-ESX-log-file/

http://KB.VMware.com/kb/1021800

http://download3.VMware.com/VMworld/2006/tac0028.PDF

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