When I click F2, it asks for my credentials. That's when my root account fails. I think this assumes that I have created additional accounts besides root. :(
________________________________ From: TechSupport [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Locked out of VMWARE esx lockdown mode Check out this link http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docT ype=kc&externalId=1003117&sliceId=2&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&dialogID=3845692 1&stateId=0%200%2038454571 Follow these steps to resolve the issue: 1. Open the direct console (DCIU) on the host. 2. Press F2 for Initial Setup. 3. Select Configure Lockdown Mode and disable lockdown mode. ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Guevara <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: NT System Admin Issues <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:23 PM Subject: Locked out of VMWARE esx lockdown mode I think i screwed myself big time. I enabled ESX lockdown mode which locks out the access for root and you can only access from virtual center or additional user names. Well.. i set the lockdown mode before doing any of those so now I am locked out. Anyone know how to reset of reformat vmware esxi? It is on a dell2950 with embedded hypervisor. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
