VMWare Synchornizer not working in 2026.1.8.0 beta
Upgraded to the 2026.1.8.0 beta to try out the new regex filtering for this synchronizer, however it is currently failing to run with the message "Error in deserializing body of reply message for operation 'RetrieveProperties'" shown in the logs whenever I try to run it. Downgrading back to 2025.3.32.0 immediately resolves the issue, and then it reoccurs as soon as I upgrade back to the beta.
Also question about the regex filter that was added, it is labeled "Exclude by name(Regex):", does the regex need to return true or false to be excluded? Like will it discard matches for the regex I put in(needs to return true for things I want to exclude), or do I need to enter a regex that won't match for the pattern I don't want imported(needs to return false for things I want to exclude)? Can we just have it be "Filter by name(Regex)" and its 'needs to return true for things I want to include" if that makes sense.
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Hello,
Thank you for reaching out regarding this matter.
I was unable to reproduce the issue. I tested a VMware synchronizer entry in versions 2025.3.32 and 2026.1.8.0, and both returned the same results.
Could you please confirm your data source type? In my case, I am using DVLS version 2025.3.15.0.
Additionally, could you share screenshots of your VMware synchronizer entry properties, specifically any tabs where non-default values are configured? Please ensure that any sensitive information is sanitized (replaced, not removed). I would like to replicate the issue using the exact configuration you have in place.
I look forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Jacob Lafrenière
For the regex portion of your question, the current “Exclude by name (Regex)” option works as follows:
- If the regex matches an entry name (returns true), the entry will be excluded (not imported).
- If the regex does not match (returns false), the entry will be kept and imported.
In short, the regex should be written to match the items you want to exclude.
Regarding the “Filter by name (Regex)” option, I recommend sharing your idea in the feature request section of the forum so it can be properly considered.
Best regards,
Jacob Lafrenière