VCS WARNING V-16-1-12021 Error - syntax error (.) in file .\main.cf:4

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Description

Error Message

On a command line running the hasys -state the output shows "Stale_ADMIN_WAIT" or "ADMIN_WAIT" "V-16-10-92"

After running the hacf -verify command:

Resolution

Edit the C:\Program Files\Veritas\cluster server\conf\config\main.cf and add " " around Usernames and Administrators that have special characters.  This file must be edited on all Nodes in the cluster.

 

 


Issue/Introduction

While running the Veritas Cluster Server Configuration Wizard, on the Configure Security Service Option under the "Use VCS User Privileges" with a user with Special Characters. (example shown is using (.) other special characters cause same issue.