Preface

This guide describes how you can configure and maintain the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPN Manager) using the command-line interface (CLI). Each topic provides a high-level summary of the tasks required for using CLI for EPNM that runs on supported appliances for small, medium, and large Cisco EPN Manager deployments.

Who Should Read This Guide

This CLI guide is intended for network administrators and system integrators who are responsible for managing and maintaining Cisco EPN Manager deployments.

While many of the instructions provided in this guide are straightforward, some may be more complex. Therefore, we recommend that only experienced users utilize these instructions.


Note


Use this guide in conjunction with the documentation listed in Related Documentation.


How to Use This Guide

Here's how we suggest you utilize the information provided in this guide:

  • Please read the document from beginning to end. Each section builds upon the information and recommendations covered in preceding sections.

  • Use this document for all-inclusive information about the Cisco EPN Manager appliance.

  • Do not vary the command-line conventions.

How This Guide Is Organized

The following table lists the major sections of this guide.

Chapter

Title

Description

Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco EPN Manager Command-Line Interface

Provides an overview of the EPN Manager CLI environment and command modes.

Chapter 2 Using the Cisco EPN Manager Command-Line Interface

Describes how you can access and administer EPN Manager using the CLI.

Document Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Convention

Description

bold font

Commands and keywords.

italic font

Variables for which you supply values.

[......]

Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.

{x | y | z}

A choice of required keywords appears in braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

courier font

Examples of information displayed on the screen.

bold courier font

Examples of information you must enter.

<.....>

Nonprinting characters (for example, passwords) appear in angle brackets.

[....]

Default responses to system prompts appear in square brackets.


Note


Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.



Tip


Suggests the following information will help you solve a problem.



Caution


Provides critical information. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Related Documentation

The table lists the Cisco EPN Manager documents.

Table 1. Product Documentation

Document Title

Location

Cisco EPN Manager Release Notes

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/evolved-programmable-network-epn-manager/products-release-notes-list.html

Cisco EPN Manager User and Administrator Guide

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/evolved-programmable-network-epn-manager/products-user-guide-list.html

Cisco EPN Manager Installation Guide

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/evolved-programmable-network-epn-manager/products-installation-guides-list.html

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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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