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Activate SSH on ESXi 4.1 via vSphere Client

Thomas Maurer
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Some months ago I wrote a post about how to activate SSH on a ESXi 4.1 via console. But you can also activate SSH with the vSphere Client.

  1. Login to the vSphere Client
  2. Click on the configuration tab
    VMware vSphere Client ESXi
  3. Click on Security profile
  4. VMware vSphere Client ESXi Click on Properties
    VMware vSphere Client ESXi
  5. Click on Remote Tech Support (SSH)
    VMware vSphere Client ESXi
  6. Click on Options and choose the startup policy and click start
    VMware vSphere Client ESXi
  7. Now you can verify that the daemon shows as running in the Services Properties window
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Thomas Maurer
Thomas is the EMEA Global Black Belt (GBB) for Sovereign Cloud at Microsoft, helping organizations across the region harness Microsoft’s sovereign, hybrid, multicloud, and edge solutions. He works directly with C-level leaders and technical teams to remove roadblocks, accelerate digital transformation, and shape long-term cloud strategies that meet business and regulatory needs. With over 15 years of experience in cloud and datacenter, including his previous role as Principal Program Manager and Chief Evangelist for Azure Hybrid, he combines deep technical expertise with a passion for customer success. He specializes in creating scalable architectures, solution accelerators, and thought leadership that drive adoption and innovation on Azure. Thomas is a passionate community advocate and frequently speaks at industry events such as Microsoft Ignite and Microsoft TechDays. He shares his expertise through his Cloud and Datacenter Blog at www.thomasmaurer.ch and on LinkedIn and X.com www.twitter.com/thomasmaurer.

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5 responses

  1. Fernando Avatar
    Fernando

    TKS.
    But how do i add CAARC Server Port 6051 like i used to have under ESX 4.0?

    BR,

    Fernando

    Reply
  2. Fernando Avatar
    Fernando

    TKS.
    But how do i add CAARC Server Port 6051 like i used to have under ESX 4.0?

    BR,

    Fernando

    Reply
  3. steve Avatar
    steve

    quick, easy, and straightforward. thanks!

    Reply
  4. Sandip Ghodke Avatar
    Sandip Ghodke

    I want ssh enabling in esxi 4.1, the solution you provided is only for esxi 5 and above version. In esxi4 in security profile it doesn’t show ssh.

    Reply

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