Access the Bash Shell for Troubleshooting

Log in to the Bash shell for troubleshooting purposes only.

Procedure

1. Access the shell using one of the following methods.
   • If you have direct access to the vCenter Server instance, press Alt+F1.
   • If you want to connect remotely, use SSH or another remote console connection to start a session.
2. Enter a user name and password.
3. In the shell, enter the command pi shell or shell to access the Bash shell.