How to enable SSH in VMware Application Proxy

Products

• VMware

Issue/Introduction

To provide steps on enabling SSH in VMware Application Proxy.

Environment

VMware Application Proxy 1.x

Cause

By default, SSH is disabled in VMware Application Proxy.

Resolution

To enable SSH in VMware Application Proxy, complete the following:

1. Log into VMware Application Proxy as root via Console.
2. Run the following command to start the SSH service:

service sshd start

SSH will now be enabled until the service is stopped, or the vApp is restarted.


To make SSH persistence after a reboot:

1. Log into VMware Application Proxy as root via SSH or Console.
2. Run the following command:

chkconfig sshd on

SSH will now auto start when the VMware Application Proxy is restarted.