Preface

This guide describes how you can configure and maintain the Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) Release 1.0 using the command-line interface (CLI). Each topic provides a high-level summary of the tasks required for using the CLI for the Cisco NCS in the Cisco Unified Network Solution that runs on supported appliances for small, medium, and large Cisco NCS deployments.

This preface contains the following sections:

•Who Should Read This Guide

•How to Use This Guide

•How This Guide Organized

•Document Conventions

•Documentation Updates

•Related Documentation

•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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

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 Cisco NCS appliance.

•Do not vary the command-line conventions (see Document Conventions).

How This Guide Organized

The following table lists the major sections of this guide.

Chapter
Title
Description

Chapter 1

Overview of the Cisco NCS Command-Line Interface

Provides an overview of the Cisco NCS CLI environment and command modes.

Chapter 2

Using the Cisco NCS Command-Line Interface

Describes how you can access and administer Cisco NCS using the CLI.

Appendix A

Cisco NCS Command Reference

Provides a complete description of all NCS 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. A tip might not consist of an action or troubleshooting help, but could still contain useful information.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Documentation Updates

lists the documentation updation dates.

Table 1 Updates to the CLI Reference Guide for the Cisco Prime Network Control System, Release 1.0

Date
Description

11/1/10

Cisco Network Control System (NCS) Release 1.0


Related Documentation

lists the Cisco Prime NCS documents.

Table 2 Product Documentation for Cisco NCS

Document Title
Location

Release Notes for the Cisco Prime Network Control System, Release 1.0

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/ncs/1.0/release/notes/NCS_RN1.0.0.html

Cisco Prime Network Control System Configuration Guide, Release 1.0

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/ncs/1.0/configuration/guide/NCS10cg.html

Cisco Prime Network Control System Appliance Getting Started Guide, Release 1.0

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/ncs/appliance/install/guide/primencs_qsg.html

Cisco Prime Network Control System CLI command Reference, Release 1.0

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/ncs/1.0/command/reference/cli10.html


Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

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

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