Reference Guide

Example
Use the following command to collect support materials and save it to a specific location:
svc_hypervisor run --output /home/user32/hypervisor/download/
vm-support v3.3: 10:48:41, action threads 4
Non-fatal errors encountered during the run:
Cmd "/usr/sbin/vmkping -D -v" failed with exit code 255
Please attach this file when submitting an incident report.
To file a support incident, go to http://www.vmware.com/support/sr/sr_login.jsp
To see the files collected, check '/vmfs/volumes/9XFVDH2.A.INTERNAL/esx-H0111-
host-1-2019-05-01--10.48-2358636.tgz'
Finished successfully.
/home/user32/hypervisor/download/esx-H0111-host-1-2019-05-01--10.48-2358636.tgz
Script svc_hypervisor finished successfully
Inject troubleshooting software tool (svc_inject)
This service script provides you a secure and simple way to install validated service tools, copy software upgrade files, or install
secure remote support recovery packages.
Usage
Function
Recovery
Mode Normal
Usage Service
Requires service user password? No
Requires root privileges? No
May cause data unavailability? No
May cause data loss? No
Scope Node or Appliance
Prerequisites Ensure that you copy the tool or package to the primary node on the appliance.
Format
svc_inject [-h] {run,delete,list,generate-key,deactivate,status} [PACKAGE|KEY}
Positional arguments
Qualifier
Description
PACKAGE
Name of the package or key you want to install.
KEY
Response to the root injection challenge that appears on console.
Service Commands 31