Preface

This guide describes how you can configure and maintain the Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) using the command-line interface (CLI). Each topic provides a high-level summary of the tasks required for using CLI for EPNM that runs on supported appliances for small, medium, and large Cisco EPNM deployments.

Who Should Read This Guide

Most of the instructions given 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 EPNM appliance.

  • Do not vary the command-line conventions.

How This Guide Is Organized

The following table lists the major sections of this guide.

Chapter

Title

Description

Chapter 1 Overview of the Cisco EPNM Command-Line Interface

Provides an overview of the EPNM CLI environment and command modes.

Chapter 2 Using the Cisco EPNM Command-Line Interface

Describes how you can access and administer EPNM using the CLI.

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

Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.



Tip

Suggests the following information will help you solve a problem.



Caution

Provides critical information. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Related Documentation

The table lists the Cisco EPNM documents.

Table 1. Product Documentation

Document Title

Location

Cisco EPNM Release Notes

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/evolved-programmable-network-epn-manager/products-release-notes-list.html

Cisco EPNM Command Reference Guide

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/prime-infrastructure/products-command-reference-list.html

Cisco EPNM User and Administrator Guide

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/evolved-programmable-network-epn-manager/products-user-guide-list.html

Cisco EPNM Installation Guide

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/cloud-systems-management/evolved-programmable-network-epn-manager/products-installation-guides-list.html

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