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16 ExtremeWarePx1 1.2 Command Reference Guide
Command Reference Overview
Specifying Text Values
When specifying a text values, such as health-check objects, return strings, and URL patterns, it is
recommended that you always use double quotes to delimit the text value. You must use quotes if the
text value includes any non-alphanumeric characters, such as spaces, dashes, or dots.
Abbreviated Syntax
Abbreviated syntax is the shortest unambiguous allowable abbreviation of a command or parameter.
Typically, this is the Þrst three letters of the command. If you do not enter enough letters to allow the
switch to determine which command you mean, the syntax helper will provide a list of the options
based on the portion of the command you have entered; see ÒCommand Completion with Syntax
HelperÓ on page 16.
NOTE
When using abbreviated syntax, you must enter enough characters to make the command unambiguous
and distinguishable to the switch.
Command Completion with Syntax Helper
The command-line interface has a built-in syntax helper. If you are unsure of the complete syntax for a
particular command, enter as much of the command as possible and press [Tab]. The syntax helper
provides a list of options for the remainder of the command, and places the cursor at the end of the
command you have entered so far, ready for the next option.
The syntax helper also provides assistance if you have entered an incorrect command.
Command History
ExtremeWarePx keeps a history of the last 49 commands you entered. You can display a list of these
commands by using the following command:
history