The Managed Object Browser is disabled by default in vSphere 6.x

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

Starting with vSphere 6.0 the Managed Object Browser is disabled by default to avoid malicious configuration changes or actions. You can enable and disable the Managed Object Browser manually.

Environment

VMware vSphere ESXi 6.7
VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5
VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0

Resolution

To enable or disable the Managed Object Browser by using the vSphere Client connected directly to the ESXi host, complete the following steps:
 

1. In the vSphere Client, select the host in the inventory.
2. In the right pane, click the Configuration tab.
3. Under Software, select Advanced Settings.
4. From the left pane of the Advanced Settings dialog box, select Config > HostAgent > plugins > solo.
5. Select or deselect Config.HostAgent.plugins.solo.enableMob to enable or disable the Managed Object Browser.

For 6.7 complete the following steps.

1. Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.
2. Click on the manage under Navigator on left pane.
3. Select System tab.
4. Click on Advanced settings.
5. Select the Config.HostAgent.plugins.solo.enableMob option and click Edit to enable or disable the Managed Object Browser.

 

To enable or disable the Managed Object Browser by using the vSphere Web Client, complete the following steps:

1. Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.
2. On the Manage tab and click Settings.
3. Under System, select Advanced System Settings.
4. Select the Config.HostAgent.plugins.solo.enableMob option and click Edit to enable or disable the Managed Object Browser.

For 6.7 complete the following steps.

1. Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.
2. Click on the Configure tab.
3. Select Advanced System Settings.
4. Click on Edit.
5. Select the Config.HostAgent.plugins.solo.enableMob option and click Edit to enable or disable the Managed Object Browser.