Installing additional software in the ESX Service Console is supported in which of the
following instances?

A.
for improved utilization of the ESX host resources

B.
for hardware management support

C.
for graphical desktop access for administrative purposes

D.
for enhanced virus protection

Explanation:
VMware ESX Server Third-Party Software in the Service Console, page 4
The only circumstance in which you might have to resort to running the software within
the ESX
Server service console is when you require direct access to hardware.