Access VMware ESXi 3.5 Server by SSH

Environment
  • VMware ESXi 3.5

Introduction
Wanna access to the server by SSH


Solutions
ALT-F1 to access the console, and then enter "unsupported". After that, you will see
WARNING - Tech Support Mode is not supported unless used in consultation with VMware Tech Support. Tech Support Mode may be disabled by an administrative user. Disabling requires a reboot of the system. Please consult the ESX Server 3i Configuration Guide for important additional information
and ask the root account password

Now, run VI to edit inetd.conf
#vi /etc/inetd.conf
In vi, search where is "#ssh"
:/#ssh
Next, enter "x" to delete "#". Then, save it
:/wq!
When closed VI, going to restart management service
/sbin/services.sh restart
If can't that, can do these
#ps | grep inetd
#kill -HUP {process_id}


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