pi3141
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Thanks for the reply, I don't want to sound thick, but I still don't get it.
Where is 'the console' ?
Is it the VIM?
Do I need to be in maintenance mode? Logged on as a special user on the VIM? We have esxuser and root, both have admin rights from what I see. Do I open a windows command prompt first? Do I need to be on a particular tab - summary or configuration where I see the vSwitch details?
Or is the console the VM machine listed in the VIM
Do I need to select the VM listed on the left of the VIM and select the console tab so I see the VM OS?
I've read an article 'Five Ways to Administer a VMware ESX Server ' It says to press Alt F1 at the console.
I've read other articles that say the same thing - but I can't get it to work!!
I'm using a PC with the VIM installed on it and the Virtual Machines are on a Blade Server in our apps room. Do I need to be physically physically connected to the Blade Server?
Can the command prompt be disabled so Alt F1 won't work?
This is just so frustrating, either I am missing something or something isn't working.
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