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SnapCenter server job fails with error "Cannot open Service Control Manager on computer"

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Applies to

Snapcenter Server

SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere

Issue

In the SnapManagerWeb log the error below can be seen when doing some action or job that requires access to the services process :

"Cannot open Service Control Manager on computer '.'. This operation might require other privileges.Source: System.ServiceProcess"

The action throwing this error can be for example :

  • Adding SCV host to Snapcenter
  • Running the powershell command in SnapCenter "New-SMServerBackup" 

 

 

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