How to Configure ssh for root user in VMWare ESX

Logon directly to ESX Host and edit the configuration file for ssh

1. Enter in the prompt nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config
2. Find the line PermitRootLogin and change the value of PermitRootLogin no to yes
3. Press Ctrl o
4. Press Enter
5. Press Ctlr x

Finally, you need to restart the ssh service by entering the following command:

1. service sshd restart
2. Press Enter

Once you completed the above steps, simple use putty to test that changes you made is working fine by allowing you to logon via service console with the root privileges.