Can't start VMWare VirtualCenter service

[dmdougie]

Hi All,

Having issue when trying to start the above service.  I get the following error message when attempting to:

Windows could not start the VMWare VirtualCenter Server on local computer.  Error code 2.

Event viewer states the following:

The VMWare VirtualCenter Server Service terminated with the service-specific error 2 (0x2)

Event ID:  7024

I have attached the VPXD.log file where I notice there is an error with 'vpxdvpxdmain' init failed:Unexpected exception

I'd gratefully except any help with this.

Doug

[rcporto]

Check if this KB article helps: VMware KB: vCenter Server fails when forced encryption is enabled on the database

[dmdougie]

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.  I have tried that and encryption is already set to 'No'.  I have also tried restarting all SQL services, shrinking the file size of the log, changing the service logon account.

Anything else I could try?

Thanks,

Doug

[malhi_o]

please look at the user account in SQL services, confirem sql Configuration Manger TCP is enabled.

[dmdougie]

Hey, thanks for the reply.  TCP is enabled.  What should I be looking for under the SQL user accounts?

Cheers,

Doug

[dmdougie · Accepted solution]

Got it up and running again.  I had to restart the VCenter Single Sign On service before trying to start the VC server service.

Cheers for the help.

Doug

[Cyberfed27]

We have our vCenter service set to delayed automatic start so that all the other services have enough time to get up and running.