Can't delete .vmdk file on Datastore

Hello,
In my new company i've inherited an ESX server which runs some virtual server2003 machines stored on a SAN Datastore.
As i investigated more i discovered that is was running short of space, after using the browse function i discovered that there were some 'leftover' .vmdk files which the browser couldn't delete and which are taking up a fair amount of space.
Does anyone have any ideas what i can do to remove these files. I have tried using SCP but only know the root password which comes back as denied.
Please bear in mind when answering that i am new to VMWare ESX so may need step by steps.
Thanks to anyone who can help.

jockmcgonzo wrote:
Does anyone have any ideas what i can do to remove these files. I have tried using SCP but only know the root password which comes back as denied.
Do you know that the root password you are entering is the correct one or are you not quite sure if you know the root password? If you don't know the root password to your ESX box that could be a very bad thing. If you know the root password you are entering is correct and it works on the console login, then you probably have allow remote root access denied.
If you know the password is correct, then follow these steps to see if ssh is allowing remote root access. Granted this is a small hole that is opened up to your mgmt just a fyi
vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
To enter insert mode, hit "i" and to exit insert mode, hit "esc"
Inside the sshd_config file, move down to PermitRootLogin and change no to yes, case sensitive
To save and quit, type ":wq!" which will force save and quit the vi editor
After you make the changes, restart the sshd service --> service sshd restart
then try logging back in with winSCP
Kyle

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