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Using the CLI
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The following example places the CLI in Interface Configuration mode on
port gi0/1. The
sntp
command is then applied to that port.
To run a command in a mode, which does not contain it, use "
do"
before the
command, as in the following example:
CLI Command Conventions
There are certain command entry conventions that apply to all commands.
The following table describes these conventions.
Table 22-1. Common GUI Elements
console#
configure
console(config)#
interface
gi0/1
console(config-if)#
sntp client enable
console#
configure
console(config)#
interface
gi0/1
console(config-if)#
sntp client enable
console(config-if)#
do show sntp configuration
Button
Description
[ ]
In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional
entry.
{ }
In a command line, curly brackets indicate a mandatory
parameter. A selection of mandatory parameters is separated
by the | (or) character. One option must be selected. For
example:
flowcontrol
{
auto
|
on
|
off
} means that for the
flowcontrol command either auto, on, or off must be selected.
Italic Font
Indicates a parameter value.
Bold
Indicates a parameter key word.
<button-name>
Any individual key on the keyboard. For example click
<
Enter
>.
Ctrl+F4
Any combination of keys clicked simultaneously, for example:
Ctrl
and
F4
.
Screen Display
Indicates system messages and prompts appearing on the
console.
