Logging in to the CLI with a XenServer

You can log in to the CLI on the Management server by using a XenServer console.

Procedure

  1. Open the XenCenter client.
  2. Connect to your XenCenter instance.
  3. Enter your user name and password then click Connect.
  4. Click the name of the appliance that you want to work with.
  5. Click the Console tab.
  6. Click anywhere within the console area and press enter.
  7. Log in to the Management server with a user name and password, which have administrative privileges. The following lists the default user name and password:
    • Login: admin
    • Password: !n0r1t5@C
    Note: This console uses a US keyboard configuration, in which the @ symbol can be in a different place to other keyboard configurations. If you are not using a US keyboard, please ensure that you have typed the password correctly.