Configure SSH and NTP on VMware Cloud Foundation Hosts

Complete the initial configuration of all ESXi hosts by enabling the TSM-SSH service and configuring the NTP service to avoid time synchronization issues in the SDDC.

Repeat this procedure for all hosts in the first cluster of the management domain. Enter the respective values from the completed Planning and Preparation Workbook.

Procedure

1. In a web browser, log in to the ESXi host using the VMware Host Client.
2. Configure and start the TSM-SSH service.
   1. In the navigation pane, click Manage and click the Services tab.
   2. Select the TSM-SSH service, and click the Actions menu.
   3. Select Policy and click Start and stop with host.
   4. To start the service, click Start.
3. Configure and start the NTP service.
   1. In the navigation pane, click Manage, and click the System tab.
   2. Click Time & date and click Edit NTP Settings.
   3. On the Edit NTP Settings page, select the Use Network Time Protocol (enable NTP client) radio button, and change the NTP service startup policy to Start and stop with host.
   4. In the NTP servers text box, enter the NTP Server FQDN or IP Address, and click Save.
   5. To start the service, click Actions, select NTP service, and click Start.
4. Repeat this procedure for all remaining hosts.