Stop and Start FSPM Software

Follow these instructions to stop or start the Oracle FS Path Manager (FSPM) service (also referred to as a daemon) that runs on the host where FSPM is installed.

FSPM installs a service which monitors status and manages the Control Path connections to an Oracle FS System. The service is configured to start automatically when the host is booted up and to remain running until the host is shut down. (When the host is restarted, the service is restarted.) Generally, you do not need to stop nor start the service after installation. As part of troubleshooting procedures, Oracle Customer Support can request you to stop and start the service. Do not stop the service unless requested by Oracle Customer Support as diagnostic information can be lost.

The following information describes how to determine if the FSPM service is running. This information also describes how to restart the service, stop the service, and start the service.

Note: Stopping or restarting the service can delete diagnostic information which is useful when investigating problems. You should only stop or restart the service if you are performing troubleshooting procedures or requested to do so by Oracle Customer Support. If you are trying to resolve a problem with FSPM, collect logs from the Oracle FS System before restarting the service. Make sure you include the FSPM host in the collected set of system logs. See the Oracle Flash Storage System Administrator’s Guide or the Oracle FS System Manager (GUI) online help for information on how to collect system logs.

Verify that you have administrator privileges to restart, stop, or start services.
To verify the status (running or stopped) of the FSPM service on the host, perform the following:
- From the command line, run the following command:
```
sc query fspmd
```
  Another method for Windows is to open the Windows Services applet and verify the Oracle FS Path Manager Service status is Running.
Result:If the FSPM service is stopped, you need to start the service. Follow the steps in this document.
To restart the FSPM service, perform the following:
- From the command line, run the following command:
```
net stop fspmd & net start fspmd
```
  Another method for Windows is to open the Windows Services applet, locate the Oracle FS Path Manager Service and select Restart Service.
Result:After restarting the FSPM service, verify the service status is running by following the steps in this document.
To stop the FSPM service, use the following command:
- From the command line, run the following command:
```
net stop fspmd
```
  Another method for Windows is to open the Windows Services applet and locate the Oracle FS Path Manager Service and select Stop Service.
Result:After stopping the FSPM service, verify the service status is stopped by following the steps in this document.
To start the FSPM service, use the following command:
- From the command line, run the following command:
```
net start fspmd
```
  Another method for Windows is to open the Windows Services applet and locate the Oracle FS Path Manager Service and select Start Service.
Result:After starting the FSPM service, verify the service status is running by following the steps in this document.