As per vmware kb: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1008077
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- To check if Lockdown mode is enabled:
vim-cmd -U dcui vimsvc/auth/lockdown_is_enabled - To disable Lockdown mode:
vim-cmd -U dcui vimsvc/auth/lockdown_mode_exit - To enable Lockdown mode:
vim-cmd -U dcui vimsvc/auth/lockdown_mode_enter