4.6

Stop and Start View Services
The operation of View Connection Server instances and security servers depends on several services that run
on the system. You might sometimes find it necessary to stop and start these services manually when
troubleshooting problems with the operation of VMware View.
When you stop View services, end users cannot log in to their desktops. You should perform such an action
at a time that is already scheduled for system maintenance, or warn end users that their desktops will be
unavailable temporarily.
NOTE Stop only the VMware View Connection Server service on a View Connection Server host or the VMware
View Security Server service on a security server. Do not stop any other component services.
Prerequisites
Familiarize yourself with the services that run on View Connection Server hosts and security servers as
described in “Services on a View Connection Server Host,” on page 270 and “Services on a Security Server,”
on page 271.
Procedure
1 Start the Windows Services tool by entering services.msc at the command prompt.
2 Select the VMware View Connection Server service on a View Connection Server host or the VMware
View Security Server service on a security server, and click Stop, Restart, or Start as appropriate.
3 Verify that the status of the listed service changes as expected.
Services on a View Connection Server Host
The operation of View Manager depends on several services that run on a View Connection Server host. If you
want to adjust the operation of these services, you must first familiarize yourself with them.
Table 14-3. View Connection Server Host Services
Service Name
Startup
Type Description
VMware View
Connection Server
Automatic Provides connection broker services. This service must be running for the correct
operation of View Manager. If you start or stop this service, it also starts or stops the
Framework, Message Bus, Security Gateway, and Web services. This service does not
start or stop the VMwareVDMDS service or the VMware View Script Host service.
VMware View
Framework
Component
Manual Provides event logging, security, and COM+ framework services for View Manager.
This service must be running for the correct operation of View Manager.
VMware View
Message Bus
Component
Manual Provides messaging services between View Manager components. This service must
be running for the correct operation of View Manager.
VMware View
Script Host
Automatic
(if enabled)
Provides support for third-party scripts that run when you delete virtual machines.
This service is disabled by default. You should enable this service if you want to run
scripts.
VMware View
Security Gateway
Component
Manual Provides secure tunnel services for View Manager. This service must be running for
the correct operation of View Manager.
VMware View Administration
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