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Hi Experts,<br />
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What is the difference between Administrator@vsphere.loca<wbr />l and Root in esxi?<br />
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I understand they are in separate identity pools but how are they different. For example, in windows local admin account is in a separate identity pool then a domain admin account but domain admin is made &nbsp;a part of the local admin group and can administer its privilege throughout the domain connected environment whereas local admin only govern their specific machine. That is an example of what I am looking for in terms of the differences.<br />
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What is the purpose of each role?<br />
Do they share responsibilities?<br />
Do they have the same exact privileges?<br />
etc...<br />
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esxi5.5-6<br />
vcenter5.5.-6<br />
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thx.
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Hi Experts,

What is the difference between Administrator@vsphere.local and Root in esxi?

I understand they are in separate identity pools but how are they different. For example, in windows local admin account is in a separate identity pool then a domain admin account but domain admin is made  a part of the local admin group and can administer its privilege throughout the domain connected environment whereas local admin only govern their specific machine. That is an example of what I am looking for in terms of the differences.

What is the purpose of each role?
Do they share responsibilities?
Do they have the same exact privileges?
etc...

esxi5.5-6
vcenter5.5.-6

thx.

esxi - Administrator@vsphere.local vs. Root

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