This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.Start Service
This step starts the Windows Service on the processed VM.
You can override the following parameters for the Start Service step:
Parameter | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
Critical Step | Defines whether the step is critical for VM recovery. If you mark the step as Critical, its failure for a critical VM will halt the plan. | Yes |
Service Name | Name of the service to start. Note: A short ServiceName must be used. | — |
Windows Credentials | Credentials required to gain access to the in-guest OS. | — |
Execute Location | Defines whether the script will run on the Veeam Backup & Replication server or in-guest of the VM. | In-Guest OS (not editable) |
Timeout | Maximum amount of time (in seconds) for the step to execute. | 300 |
Retries | Number of retries that will be attempted if the step fails on the first try. | 10 |
Failback & Undo Failover Action | Defines whether the step will be executed during the Failback and Undo Failover operations. | Execute |
Test Action | Defines whether the step will be executed during plan testing in a DataLab. | Execute |
