Setting up SSH through vSphere 5 client.

Here is a simple guide to setting up SSH access to your host through the provided vSphere 5 client. This is a nifty trick, as before with 4.1, you had to enable it on the local console. This was rather inconvenient if you were not local to your host.

Fire up vSphere 5 client and head over to configuration. Locate "Security Profile".

Notice SSH down near the bottom (I already enabled mine).

 Double click SSH and select your favorite startup method. Be sure to click ok and restart before trying to connect.

 Fire up your favorite SSH client, I just happen to have PuTTY on my laptop. Default settings.

Now you have SSH access. Enjoy!