Cisco 3560G 48TS Software Configuration Guide - Page 57

Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Understanding the Help System Understanding the Help System You can enter a question mark (?) at the system prompt to display a list of commands available for each command mode. You can also obtain a list of associated keywords and arguments for any command, as shown in Table 2-2. Table 2-2 Help Summary Command help abbreviated-command-entry? abbreviated-command-entry ? command ? command keyword ? Purpose Obtain a brief description of the help system in any command mode. Obtain a list of commands that begin with a particular character string. For example: Switch# di? dir disable disconnect Complete a partial command name. For example: Switch# sh conf Switch# show configuration List all commands available for a particular command mode. For example: Switch> ? List the associated keywords for a command. For example: Switch> show ? List the associated arguments for a keyword. For example: Switch(config)# cdp holdtime ? Length of time (in sec) that receiver must keep this packet Understanding Abbreviated Commands You need to enter only enough characters for the switch to recognize the command as unique. This example shows how to enter the show configuration privileged EXEC command in an abbreviated form: Switch# show conf 78-16156-01 Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-3