Dell S4148U-ON OS10 Enterprise Edition User Guide Release 10.4.0E R2 - Page 29

CLI command hierarchy CLI commands are organized in a hierarchy. Commands that perform a similar function are grouped together under the same level of hierarchy. For example, all commands that display information about the system and the system software are grouped under the show system command, and all commands that display information about the routing table are grouped under the show route-map command. CLI command categories There are several broad groups of CLI commands available: set ssh copy configure exit quit Controls the CLI environment and configure the CLI screen. Connects to other network systems or to open secure shell connections. Copies files from one location on a device to another, from a device to a remote system, or from a remote system to a device. Enters CONFIGURATION mode to configure routing protocols, interfaces, network management, and user access. Moves up one command mode. Use the end command to go directly to EXEC mode. Leaves or exits the CLI. CONFIGURATION Mode When you initially log in to OS10, you are automatically placed in EXEC mode by default. To access CONFIGURATION mode, enter the configure terminal command. Use CONFIGURATION mode to manage interfaces, protocols, and features. Interface mode is a sub-mode of CONFIGURATION mode. Interface mode is where you configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols, and IPv4 and IPv6 services specific to an interface: • Physical interfaces include the Management interface and Ethernet ports • Logical interfaces include loopback, port-channel, and virtual local area networks (VLANs) Getting Started 29