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Configuring VASA Provider to work with SSH

In some cases it can be helpful to have VASA Provider set up to use SSH.

Before you begin

When you configure SSH, you must log in as the maint user. This is because root access to VASA Provider has been disabled. If you use another login, you cannot use SSH to access VASA Provider.

About this task

To configure SSH on VASA Provider, you must complete the following steps:

Steps

  1. From the vCenter Server, open a console to VASA Provider.
  2. Log in as the maint user.
  3. Select Menu item 3 – System Configuration.
  4. Select Menu item 6 – Enable SSH Access.
  5. At the prompt Would you like to enable SSH access, enter y.