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Unable to restart VirtualCenter after SQL Server fails

Details

  • VirtualCenter service fails
  • Can't start VirtualCenter
  • VirtualCenter fails to start after database fails
  • SQL Server fails and now VirtualCenter does not start

Solution

Check the vpxd logs for errors. The errors tell you exactly why VirtualCenter is not starting.
 
Resolution #1:
 
Prior to noticing the service had stopped, the SQL Server was run low on disk space.
Clear up space on the local drives and restart SQL Server.
 
Resolution #2:
 
SQL Server had failed due to lack of free disk space which means VirtualCenter cannot start. 
 
Ensure there is not a connection lock existing on the VirtualCenter database. Restart SQL Server. The lock is released. Start the VirtualCenter Service.

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  • KB Article: 1000417
  • Updated: Aug 14, 2009
  • Products:
    VMware VirtualCenter
  • Product Versions:
    VMware VirtualCenter 2.0.x