Using the Remote System Explorer

The Remote System Explorer (RSE) is an Eclipse plug-in for connecting to and performing operations on remote systems. VMware has extended the standard RSE tool to connect to ESXi servers. This chapter contains the following sections:

■	RSE Functions

■	Configuring SSH on Your Target Machine

■	Accessing the RSE

■	Connecting to Windows Machines and Virtual Centers

■	Connecting to an ESXi Server

■	Properties and Details For ESXi Servers

■	Launching SSH Terminals

■	Configuring SSH Services on an ESXi Host

■	Managing Packages on an ESXi Host

■	Monitoring Server Logs

■	Installing VIB Packages on the Remote System

■	Managing Passwords