vCenter install fails with message Error starting 'vpxd_svcs'

[mw_dg]

I have had my vCenter install fail three times with this message.  When I check the error.log it says

cmd "/usr/bin/python /usr/lib/vmware-lookupsvc/tools/lstool.py list --url http://localhost:7090/lookupservice/sdk" timed out after 60 seconds due to lack of progress in last 30 seconds (0 bytes read)

No file found matching /etc/vmware-vpx/vc-extn-cisreg.prop

I have the full log bundle if anyone needs it, but it is too large to attach. I am not sure what to do.

Does anyone have suggestions? They would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

Michael

[scott28tt]

Moderator: Thread moved to the vCenter Server area.

[Lalegre · Accepted solution]

Hey,

If the error is in the installation then for sure some of the requirements needed is not being satisfied or some inputs are not well received from vCenter:

• Which version of vCenter are you trying to install?
• Make sure that the administrator@vsphere.local password contains basic special characters, I have seen issues while using "@" in the password for example.
• Make sure your DNS configuration is correct, A and PTR Record and make sure there are no duplicated entries.
• Make sure the ISO you downloaded is completely healthy and is not corrupted but comparing the MD5, SHA1 or SHA256 checksum which is pointed in the My VMware download page.

[SureshKumarMuth]

Do you have proper DNS server setup in the environment ? Name resolution is much needed for vCenter installation, check the following article if it can help

vcenter appliance step 2 is not working | Nutanix Community

[mw_dg]

Thanks, will check ISO and I do think I have a DNS issue.

Thank you,

Michael

[mw_dg]

Thanks, i agree on DNS.  Will check that carefully.  Thank you,

Michael