Users Guide

3. At the command prompt, type vim file_name, where file_name is the name of the file.
The vim editor is displayed.
4. To insert text, type i.
5. Type the required information.
6. To exit the insert mode, press Esc.
7. To save the file, type :wq.
The file is saved in the current folder.
Starting gedit
gedit is a GUI–based text editing tool.
1. Boot the system by using the Linux-Based Diagnostic Tools (Dell 12G-14G servers) option.
The CentOS desktop is displayed.
2. Click Applications > Accessories > Text Editor.
The gedit window is displayed.
Starting the Hex editor
Hex Editor is a GUI-based text editing tool.
1. Boot the system by using the Linux-Based Diagnostic Tools (Dell 12G-14G servers) option.
The CentOS desktop is displayed.
2. Click Applications > Programming > Hex Editor.
The GHex window is displayed.
Using TightVNC
Ensure that TightVNC is installed on the local system (Dell EMC Technical Support) and that the remote system is booted to
CentOS.
You can establish a remote desktop session by using TightVNC. After a remote connection is established, you can copy and
paste the configuration files from the remote system to a local system at Dell Technical Support.
1. Launch TightVNC on the local system.
The New TightVNC Connection window is displayed.
2. In the TightVNC server box, type the IP address of the remote system.
3. In the User name field, type root.
4. In the Password field, type dell.
5. Click Connect.
The desktop of the remote system is displayed.
Using WinSCP
WinSCP is a Windows-based tool. You can securely transfer files between a local Windows and a remote Linux (Support Live
Image) system using WinSCP. You can use WinSCP to securely transfer the configuration reports to Dell EMC Technical
Support. WinSCP is available for download at winscp.net.
1. Ensure that WinSCP is installed on the local Windows system (Dell EMC Technical Support) and that the remote system is
booted to Support Live Image.
2. Launch WinSCP on the local system.
The WinSCP Login window is displayed.
3. In the Host name box, type the IP address of the remote system.
4. In the User name field, type root.
5. In the Password field, type dell.
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Using Linux-based tools and utilities