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2: Introduction Command-Line Interface (CLI) Making the edge-to-enterprise vision a reality, the IntelliBox with the Evolution OS™ uses industry-standard tools for configuration, communication, and control. For example, the Evolution OS™ uses a Cisco®-like command line interface (CLI) whose syntax is very similar to that used by data center equipment such as routers and hubs. SNMP Management The IntelliBox supports full SNMP management, making it ideal for applications where device management and monitoring are critical. These features allow networks with SNMP capabilities to correctly diagnose and monitor IntelliBox device servers. XML-Based Architecture and Device Control XML is a fundamental building block for the future growth of M2M networks. The IntelliBox supports XML-based configuration setup records that makes device configuration transparent to users and administrators. The XML is easily editable with a standard text or XML editor. Really Simple Syndication (RSS) The IntelliBox supports Really Simple Syndication (RSS), a rapidly emerging technology for streaming and managing on-line content. The IntelliBox queries and gathers data from the attached devices and makes it available through RSS feeds. The feed is then read (polled) by an RSS aggregator. More powerful than simple email alerts, RSS uses XML as an underlying web page transport and adds intelligence to the networked device while not taxing already overloaded email systems. Enterprise-Grade Security Without the need to disable any features or functionality, the Evolution OS™ provides the IntelliBox the highest level of security possible. This data center-grade protection ensures that each device on the M2M network carries the same level of security as traditional IT networking equipment in the corporate data center. With built-in SSH and SSL, secure communications can be established between the IntelliBox serial ports and the remote end device or application. By protecting the privacy of serial data being transmitted across public networks, users can maintain their existing investment in serial technology, while taking advantage of the highest data-protection levels possible. With SSH and SSL, IntelliBox can:  Verify the data received came from the proper source  Validate that the data transferred from the source over the network has not changed when it arrives at its destination (shared secret and hashing)  Encrypt data to protect it from prying eyes and nefarious individuals  Provide the ability to run popular M2M protocols over a secure SSH connection In addition to keeping data safe and accessible, the IntelliBox has robust defenses to hostile Internet attacks, such as denial of service (DoS), which can take down the network. Moreover, the IntelliBox cannot bring down other devices on the network. IntelliBox-I/O 2100 User Guide 20