Login to ESX, when you only have VCenter Credentials

[mangoobyt]

Hi,

I am trying to download a file using the datastore browser. I have credentials to login to VCenter. So I can download the file via the datastore browser using the VCenter URL:

https://vcenter/folder/...

However, this is slow when the VCenter managing the ESX is in different location than the ESX on which that file is present. Hence I would like to download the file directly via the datastore browser using ESX URL:

https://esx/folder/...

The ESX is part of that VCenter. But since I don't have ESX credentials, I am unable to login to ESX. Is there a way for me to login to ESX using only VCenter credentials?

Thank you.

[GaneshNetworks]

To connect ESX directly (Without vCenter), It requires root or root equivalent credential. I believe that there is no other option.

[abhilashhb]

No,

You will have to obtain the Root user credentials for the ESXi server. If you have integrated ESXi to your AD, you will be able to login using AD credentials.