CSS Command Reference (Software Version 5.00)
About This Guide

Table Of Contents

About This Guide

Audience

How to Use This Guide

Related Documentation

Symbols and Conventions


About This Guide


This guide provides information on:

The Command Line Interface (CLI) for the Cisco CSS 11000 series content services switches and how to use the CLI

The CLI commands, including syntax, options, and related commands

Audience

This guide is intended for the following trained and qualified service personnel who are responsible for operating the Cisco CSS 11050, 11150, and 11800 content services switches (hereinafter referred to as the CSS):

System administrator

Web master

System operator

How to Use This Guide

The following table lists each chapter in this guide and a description of its contents.

Chapter
Description

Chapter 1, Using the Command Line Interface

This chapter provides an overview of the CLI, and instructions on how to use the CLI and its commands.

Chapter 2, CLI Commands

This chapter provides an alphabetical list of all general and configuration mode CLI commands. The information for each command includes a brief description, syntax with any options and variables, and related commands, when applicable. This chapter also provides information about the configuration modes for the commands and how to access each mode.


Related Documentation

In addition to the Content Services Switch Command Reference, the content services switch documentation includes the following:

Document Title 
Description

Content Services Switch Release Note

The release note provides information on operating considerations, known issues, and CLI commands for a CSS software version.

Content Services Switch Getting Started Guide

This guide provides information for installing, cabling, and booting the CSS. In addition, this guide provides information about CSS specifications, cable pinouts, troubleshooting, and log messages.

Content Services Switch Basic Configuration Guide

This guide describes how to perform a basic CSS configuration including logging into the CSS, upgrading your CSS software, and configuring:

The CSS for operation

User profile and CSS parameters

DNS, ARP, RIP, IP, and bridging features

Management ports, interfaces, and circuits

Services

Owners

Content rules

SNMP and RMON

Content Services Switch Advanced Configuration Guide

This guide describes how to configure advanced CSS features, including

Sticky parameters

HTTP header load balancing

Source groups, Access Control Lists (ACLS), Extension Qualifier Lists (EQLs), Uniform Resource Locator Qualifier Lists (URQLs), Network Qualifier Lists (NQLs), and Domain Qualifier Lists (DQLs)

VIP and CSS redundancy

Content Smart Caching

Domain Name Service (DNS)

Demand-Based Content Replication and content staging and replication

Firewall Load Balancing

OSPF routing protocol

Network proximity

WebNS Device Management User Interface Quick Start Guide

This guide provides an overview on using the WebNS Device Management user interface, an HTML-based Web application that you use to configure and manage a CSS.


Symbols and Conventions

This guide uses the following symbols and conventions to identify different types of information.


Caution A caution describes a specific action that could cause loss of data or adversely impact the use of the equipment.


Warning A warning describes a specific action that could cause either physical harm to you or damage to the equipment.



Note A note provides important related information, reminders, and recommendations.


Bold text indicates a command in a paragraph.

Courier text indicates text that appears in a command line, including the CLI prompt.

Courier bold text indicates commands and text you enter in a command line.

Italics text indicates the first occurrence of a new term, book title, and emphasized text.

1. A numbered list indicates that the order of these list items is important.

a. An alphabetical list indicates that the order of these secondary list items is important.

A bulleted list indicates that the order of these list topics is unimportant.

An indented list indicates that the order of these list subtopics is unimportant.

For information about the command syntax conventions for the CLI, refer to Chapter 1, Using the Command Line Interface.