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How to copy/open vmx files

I have 2 questions:

1. How can I open a .vmx file in a Text Editor from a vCenter Server - I needed a step by step guide please.
(I ,mean, when I attempted to copy and paste .vmx in the text editor Notepad++ I have no option to paste)
(I have seen your video how to edit the .vmx file - that is excellent, but my question is how to open .vmx and see the contents)

2. I there a way to copy or transfer a VM (all files) to a USB

Thanks.

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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

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cgeorgeisaac

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winscp - I downloaded and installed it.
When trying to connect to my vCenter Server using "SFTP" (other protocols also) it tells me access denied.
Is there any thing else I need to do. If so, how. Thanks.

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

yes, you do not have SSH enabled.

see here

Part 5: HOW TO: Enable SSH Remote Access on a VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.1 (ESXi 5.1)

same procedure for all versions of ESXi.

cgeorgeisaac

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Well, I am able to connect to the Hosts (ESXi) Servers after enabling SSH.
However, unable to access the vCenter Server. Is there any specific setting on the vCenter Server that needs to be enabled.
I went to Manage >> Settings >> Advanced Settings and confirmed SSL Version is "all". Is there any other setting that needs to be added.

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cgeorgeisaac

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I thought there was a way to edit the .vmx directly from vCenter Server. Thanks.