Super Secret ESXi Command Line Access

Even though they tell you it doesn't exist and they want you to use the RCLI tools, you can get to the command line interface on ESXi. Here's how:

1. Alt+F1
2. Type: unsupported (you won't see anything) and press enter
3. You should see the support warning and then the prompt for your password
4. Enter your password

Jon Warburton has more information about this and how to enable ssh on his blog.