Preface

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

Who Should Read This Guide

The majority of the instructions in this guide are straightforward; however, a few are complex. Therefore, only experienced users should use these instructions.

Note

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

How to Use This Guide

We recommend that you use the information in this guide as follows:

  • Read the document in its entirety. Subsequent sections build on information and recommendations discussed in previous sections.

  • Use this document for all-inclusive information about the 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 Prime Infrastructure Command-Line Interface

Provides an overview of the CLI environment and command modes.
Chapter 2 Using the Cisco Prime Infrastructure Command-Line Interface

Describes how you can access and administer using the CLI.
Appendix A Cisco Prime Infrastructure Command Reference

Provides a complete description of all CLI commands.

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

Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.

Tip

Means the following information will help you solve a problem.

Caution

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Related Documentation

The tables lists the Cisco Prime Infrastructure documents.

Table 1. Product Documentation

Document Title

Location

Cisco Prime Infrastructure Release Notes

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/prime-infrastructure/products-release-notes-list.html

Cisco Prime Infrastructure Quick Start Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/prime-infrastructure/products-installation-guides-list.html

Cisco Prime Infrastructure Command Reference Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/prime-infrastructure/products-command-reference-list.html

Cisco Prime Infrastructure User Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/prime-infrastructure/products-user-guide-list.html

Cisco Prime Infrastructure Administrator Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/prime-infrastructure/products-maintenance-guides-list.html

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