The VMware SPS service does not start.

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

Logging into the vCenter Server through the vSphere UI fails.

The SPS service is in a start-pending state.

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 8.0.x

Cause

The issue occurred due the the following reasons:

Most of the vcenter server services are not running.

Review of the use of the VDT diagnostic Tool shows that the SSL certificate had expired

Resolution

Verify the certificate status using the vCenter Server Script:

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/385107/vcert-expired-certificate-replacement-s.html

Using options 1 and 3, review and renew the machine's SSL certificate.

Restart the vCenter Server Services.

Additional Information

Using vSphere Diagnostic Tool:

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/344917/using-the-vcf-diagnostic-tool-for-vspher.html