There are two ways to enable SSH access on VMware ESXi host: via vSphere Client, or on a VMware ESXi 6.0 host directly.
Enable SSH on VMware from vSphere
Open the VMware vSphere client and connected to your ESXi server and open the Configurations tab.
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On the Configurations tab choose Security Profile.
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Open the Properties tab so you cen see the Security Profile properties and the Remote Access services. Here you can enable the SSH Server on the VMware ESXi host.
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If you have some issues check the firewall settings on your VMware ESXi host.
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Enable SSH on VMware from ESXi Host
On the Login screen of your VMware ESXi host press “F2”
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It will ask you about username and password to login to the VMware ESXi server:
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After the login go to the Troubleshooting Options on the System Customization page.
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You can now enable SSH on your VMware ESXi 6.0 host. After you have enabled SSH you can connect to the ESXi host via your favorite SSH client.