activate bash shell for default login shell

chsh -s "/usr/bin/bash" root

hidden option:

guestinfo.cis.appliance.root.shell

ovftool option 

--prop:guestinfo.cis.appliance.root.shell="/bin/bash"

This is needed if you want to configure automated pubkey authentication agent login



Authors:
  • Claus Astheimer
  • Jochen Schnuerle