diff --git a/docs/ssm-cdh5.10-deployment-guide.md b/docs/ssm-cdh5.10-deployment-guide.md
index 91937b9e7eb..28319765564 100644
--- a/docs/ssm-cdh5.10-deployment-guide.md
+++ b/docs/ssm-cdh5.10-deployment-guide.md
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ SSM Configuration
 
 4. Format Database with command
 	
-	`bin/start-smart.sh -format`
+	`bin/start-smart.sh --format`
    
    The script will create all tables required by SSM.