User guide

Chapter 13: Command Line Interface
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Command
Description
backup
System command to backup the console server
settings.
top
Return to the root menu.
traceroute
Print the route to a remote system.
upgrade
System command to upgrade the firmware.
upgradehistory
System command to show the upgrade history.
userlist
List users.
vieweventlog
Displays the local event log.
Security Issues
Elements to consider when addressing security for console servers:
 Encrypting the data traffic sent between the operator console and the
Dominion SX unit.
 Providing authentication and authorization for users.
 Logging data relevant to the operation for later viewing and auditing
purposes. In some cases, this data is required for compliance with
governmental or company regulations.
 Security profile.
Dominion SX supports each of these elements; however, they must be
configured prior to general use.
Encryption of traffic between the operator console and the Dominion SX
unit is determined by the access methodology being used. SSH and
encrypted browser access (HTTPS) are enabled by default. SSH and
HTTPS, by definition, support 128-bit encryption of the traffic between
the two ends of the link. To accept unencrypted connections, you must
manually enable the HTTP and Telnet services.
Welcome Banner Configuration
The Dominion SX optionally supports a customizable (maximum 6000
words) welcome banner that is displayed after login. When you log in to
a Dominion SX via a GUI, a banner with a fixed width typeface and a
common dimension like 80x25 appears. If the banner is very large, that
is, over 9000 lines, the banner displayed on GUI will not increase overall
page size because it will be contained within a self-scrolled text area.
The banner identifies the location to which the user has logged in. You
can also add a consent banner that forces the user to accept stated
conditions prior to advancing into operation of the console server.