vCenter 6.7 Error "java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException" While joining AD

Symptom:

Unable to join VMware vCenter 6.7 in to AD domain. While attempting, it showing error "java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException"

Reason:

This is known Behaviors mostly seen in vCenter with External Platform Service Controller in HA Mode.

Solution:

Join vCenter to AD using Command Line.

1. Connect vCenter Server Appliance with SSH. (Login to PSC Appliance in case of External PSC)

2. Type "shell" to go to shell prompt.

3. Execute  "/opt/likewise/bin/domainjoin-cli join [domain] [user name]"

    Example: /opt/likewise/bin/domainjoin-cli join mylab.com labadmin"

4. Enter the password of the AD user you specified in the command.

5. Reboot the Appliance with command "reboot"

6. Login again via ssh and verify AD join status with below command.

    /opt/likewise/bin/domainjoin-cli query