Idea of Cisco IOS command-line interface-(Part-1)

The CLI (Cisco IOS command-line interface) can be accessed via a console connection, modem connection , or telnet session. These shortcuts have reportedly been on the test-learn them.

Shortcuts for Enhanced Editing:

CTRL-P; rewinds the history buffer

CTRL-N; forwards the history buffer

CTRL-B; moves cursor back one character

CTRL-F; go forward one character

CTRL-A; moves cursor to beginning

CTRL-E; moves cursor to end

ESC-B; moves to beginning of previous word.

ESC-F; moves to beginning of next word.

CTRL-R; creates new command prompt, followed by all the characters typed at the last one. This is useful for SYSLOG message.

ENABLE/DISABLE; enables or disables privileged exec mode.

ENABLE PASSWORD; a global command that restricts access to privileged exec mode. This is a no-encrypted password.

ENABLE SECRET; assigns an encrypted from of the ENABLE PASSWORD command. This secret password is used instead of the enable password when it exists.

CONFIG_REGISTER<REGISTER in hex>; global command to write a new configuration register. After changing, you must reboot for the changes to take effect.

BANDWIDTH; a global command that is used to compute routing metrics and the load of the link. This command has no actual effect on the speed of the link.

SERVICE PASSWORD-ENCRYPTION; a global command that encrypts passwords in the configuration file so they are not seen in clear text.

LOGGING<HOST>; sends syslog messages to a syslog capture server.

LOGGING SYNCHRONOUS; prevents console messages from interrupting your EXEC input.

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