How to start server from command prompt

[SKCBD5]

I have VSPHere running and need to start virtual server from command line, need support on how to do this?

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Please see whether https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1038043​ is what you are looking for.

André

[SKCBD5]

Not very familar with VMware using linux, have always used VSpeer to start servers, when I try to connect I cannot access the server invalid user account.

I was using Vspere 6.7 but no I am running 5.5. 

Any suggestion will help..

[continuum]

Invalid user account ??? How can the root account be invalid ?
The article says: "The steps in this article require root access to the host, either at the physical console or using SSH."

[TimCarfrey]

Do you have ssh turned on?

[SKCBD5]

Yes, I verified that SSH is on.

I can logon directly to the server using root.

I get to the prompt and not sure what I need to do next.  I always have user VSphere 6.7.  Right now I have 5.5 and am trying to get 6.7 installed.

[SKCBD5]

I tried the command vmware-cmd -l, using KB article listed above.

It tell me the -1 is invalid command?

[a_p_]

The KB article that I've posted contains the steps for different ESX/ESXi versions.

The commands under "ESXi 4.x, 5.x and 6.0" are the ones which will work for your version.

André

[SKCBD5]

You are awsome.  I learned something new today.

Thank you...

[SKCBD5]

What do I do to close and save this ticket?

You help has resolved my issue with VM and I now have a process by witch I can start my virtual servers with out using the VSPHere access I used before.

Can't wait to learn more!

[a_p_]

You are welcome. I'm glad I that could help.

What do I do to close and save this ticket?

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André