Allowing SSH access to ESXi
ESXi ships with a minimal Userspace client to allow you to interact directly with the ESXi server. This offers you the ability to use the command line to manage crucial tasks such as creating new hosts, deleting hosts, and adjusting configuration. Access is enabled via SSH, allowing you to use an existing SSH client to log on.
Tip
It is incredibly important that you keep this secure. By allowing SSH to the ESXi server, you are opening a new attack surface, and if a malicious user gains access it will have a full control over the underlying hypervisor. If you do allow SSH access, I strongly recommend ensuring that it is heavily firewalled from general access.
Getting ready
To use this recipe, you will need an ESXi installed ...
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