1. Go to the ESXi console and press alt+F1

2. Type: unsupported

3. Enter the root password(No prompt, typing is blindly)

4. At the prompt type “vi /etc/inetd.conf”

5. Look for the line that starts with “#ssh” (you can search with pressing “/”)

6. Remove the “#” (press the “x” if the cursor is on the character)

7. Save “/etc/inetd.conf” by typing “:wq!”