Hi, I have uploaded some files to the vSphere ESXi host under datastore1. I now need to transfer these files to one of the Virtual Machines which runs Ubuntu 10.4.
Enable SSH on ESXi
>On the ESXi console press ALT+F1.
>Type unsupported and hit enter.
>Type in your password – If you did not set a password the type unsupported as the password.
>Now, on the command line type vi /etc/inetd.conf.
>Look for a the line that starts with #ssh.
>Highlight the move your cursor so that is on top of the #.
>Hit x to remove the # from the line.
>Hit Esc key
>type :wq and hit enter.
>To make sure your file saved vi /etc/inetd.conf in the command line and make sure the # is not at the beginning of the line anymore. If it is, repeat steps 5 – 9.
>Restart your ESXi server. SSH is now enabled.
And then you can use scp to work with ESXi from linux.
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MCITP: SA+VA, VCP 3/4, VMware vExpert
Hello and welcome to the forums.
You should be able to use scp from either system to move the files.
Good Luck!
For ESXi 4.1 you only have to enable the Remote Tech Support mode service via the DCUI, vsphere client or PowerCLI.