vSphere Client Message: A general system error occurred: internal error: vim.fault.InvalidLogin

vSphere Client Message: A general system error occurred: internal error: vim.fault.InvalidLogin

When trying to reconnect a vCenter Managed ESXi Host, you recieve the following message

Reconnect host

hostname.domain

A general system error occurred: internal error: vim.fault.InvalidLogin

There's an easy fix to this issue. Not valid if you previously added your server and checked "Enable Lockdown Mode".

  • Connect directly to the esxi server with the vSphere Client,

  • under Configuration Tab find and pick Security Profile.

  • Pick Properties

    • Pick VMware VirtualCenter Agent

    • Button Options

    • Press Stop

  • Start a Session to your vCenter Server with the vSphere Client

  • Try Reconnect Host.

vCenter Server doesn't find VirtualCenter Agent running and deploys a new agent to reconnect, everthing works fine!. Best Practices allowed please.

Sorry About my English.

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