KBI 311779 ESX Root Account Locked Out On Some Servers
Version
Argent for VMware – All Versions
Date
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Summary
Customers may report an ESX login account is being locked out due to login attempt failures generated from the Argent server
Technical Background
Credentials for connecting to an ESX Host server are configured in the Node Properties of an ESX Host server in Argent for VMware’s License Manager screen:
Resolution
Login failures will occur if incorrect credentials are entered in the Node Properties of a monitored ESX Host server
Enter the correct credentials and verify that they allow a successful connection using the ‘Connectivity Test’ button