Tag Archive: vsphere 5

How to – enable SSH on your ESXi Host

Andreas Lesslhumer 16. October 2012 0 How to… enable ssh, esxi host, how to, vsphere 5

To enable SSH on your vSphere 5.x Host just follow the steps below: 1. open Virtual Center – select the ESXi Host and “Configuration” Tab 2. select “Security Profile” 3. now doubleclick SSH in the “Services Properties” window 4. start…
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ESXi 5.0 host partition layout

Andreas Lesslhumer 1. August 2012 1 Management boot, bootbank, esxi host, partition layout, scratch, size, store, vsphere 5

During the installation of ESXi 5.0, the system creates at least five partitions whose size and layout the user cannot control. Bootpartition (4 MB): This partition is needed for booting Bootbank (250 MB): The compressed boot image is saved on…
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