The local farm is not accessible

Problem Description:

I have my SharePoint development environment and recently install some security updates of Windows Server 2008 R2. When I try to run SharePoint Shell Command i get the error: "The local farm is not accessible.

Error Message:

The local farm is not accessible

I was shocked to see this message and started checking the farm – web applications, site collections, SQL server is accessible or not …so many things...But let me tell you this is a generic error message and nothing to do with the farm availability.

Reason:  This is happening because you tried running the PowerShell with a user account that is not an administrator in SharePoint.

Resolution:  use your farm account by which you have installed SharePoint.

How to change and use the farm account?

-start

-All Programs

-Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Products

-Shift+Right click on SharePoint 2010 Management PowerShell

-You will get the option named as “Run as different user”

-enter the credentials and you are good to go :)

If you have any queries/questions regarding the above mentioned information then please let me know.