SSH and Syslog in ESXi 5

[pchafer]

Hello,

I have enabled the syslog collector on my ESXi 5 host.

When I then enable SSH the host returns the following error:

The Host "Hostname:51" has become unreachable. Remotelogging to this host has stopped.

Can these two not work in tandem together?

Thanks,

Peter.

[Virtualinfra]

This should work fine SSH and syslog both work fine.

What is the version of ESX(i) are you using.

See if you have enabled lockdown mode on the esxi. which might restrict logging in to the server.

If its esxi 4.0 or esxi 3.5 see if you have enabled techsupport mode on it.

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[pchafer]

Lockdown mode is disabled. I am using ESXi 5.

Hmmmmmmmm... Anything else to try?

[Virtualinfra]

get the screen shot of hte error message here.

Also take a look at the kb- there is no limitation mentioned any were that enable syslog will stop access to ssh(ie) connecting esxi via putty.

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2003322

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[GaneshNetworks]

The Host "Hostname:51" has become unreachable.

I suggest you to verify the port number that you are using to open SSH connection.

Port Number	Description
22	SSH
51	IMP Logical Address Maintenance

[pchafer]

Now the event log is ok but I have this message on the host:

configuration issues ssh for the host has been enabled

I have a mixture of ESX 4 and one ESXi5. I am upgrading one at a time.

Any ideas on how to remove this message?

[Virtualinfra]

Just ignore that its a information message that says the host ssh has been enabled to administartor

This message comes from esx(i) 4.X

If you want to disable that, then you have to stop the services on esxi 4.x

for esxi 5 you can suprise those alerts

1. Select the ESXi host in the Inventory.
   
2. Click the Configuration tab.
   
3. Under Software, click Advanced Settings.
   
4. Click UserVars.
   
5. Change the value of UserVars.SuppressShellWarning to 1.
   
6. Click OK.
   

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[pchafer]

Absolute legend! Thank you!!