To restart a specific VMware service on your vCenter Server Appliance using the vSphere Web Client, you need to navigate through the System Configuration settings.
Here are the exact steps based on the provided information:
- Log In: Access the vSphere Web Client using a vCenter Single Sign-On administrator account.
- Navigate: Go to the Administration section.
- System Configuration: Within Administration, find and select Deployment, then choose System Configuration.
- Select Node: Click on Nodes. This will list your vCenter Server Appliance nodes. Select the specific node you want to work with.
- Related Objects: Once the node is selected, click the Related Objects tab. This tab displays the various services running on that node.
- Restart Service: In the list of services shown under Related Objects, right-click on the specific service you want to restart and select Restart.
This method allows you to control individual services running on your vCenter Server Appliance directly through the vSphere Web Client interface.
Detailed Steps for Restarting a Service
Restarting services is a common troubleshooting step or part of maintenance for your vCenter Server environment. The vSphere Web Client provides a user-friendly way to manage these services.
Here is a breakdown of the process:
- Access Point: The entry point is always the vSphere Web Client, requiring administrative credentials with Single Sign-On.
- Finding Services: The path
Administration > Deployment > System Configuration > Nodesleads you to the core components of your vCenter deployment. Selecting a node and then theRelated Objectstab is where you find the list of services associated with that specific appliance instance. - Service Selection: The
Related Objectstab will show services likeVMware vCenter Server (vpxd),VMware vSphere Web Client,VMware Appliance Management Service, and others, depending on the configuration. You must identify the exact service you wish to restart from this list. - Execution: The restart action is performed by simply right-clicking the desired service name in the list and selecting the 'Restart' option from the context menu.
| Step | Action | Location in vSphere Web Client |
|---|---|---|
| Login | Log in with SSO Admin Account | vSphere Web Client URL |
| Navigate | Go to Administration | Main Menu |
| System Config | Select Deployment, then System Configuration | Administration section |
| Nodes | Click Nodes | System Configuration view |
| Select Node | Choose the specific vCenter Server Appliance node | Nodes list |
| Related Objects | Click the Related Objects tab | Node details view |
| Restart Service | Right-click the desired service and select Restart | List of services under Related Objects tab |
This process is standard for managing the lifecycle (start, stop, restart) of individual services on the vCenter Server Appliance via the GUI.
