Access the command line interface (CLI) of the virtual appliance by using either an ssh session or the console.
The following paragraphs are general notes about the usage of the CLI. Examples of specific commands by using the CLI are provided through the remainder of this document.
usernameA@example.com> ssh -l admin isimva.example.com
admin@isimva.example.com's password:
Welcome to the IBM Security Identity Manager appliance
Enter "help" for a list of available commands
isimva.example.com> isim
isimva.example.com:isim> help
Current mode commands:
firmware_update Work with the ISIM firmware settings.
service_trace Work with the ISIM trace settings.
Global commands:
back Return to the previous command mode.
exit Log off from the appliance.
help Display information for using the specified command.
reboot Reboot the appliance.
shutdown End system operation and turn off the power.
top Return to the top level.
isimva.example.com:isim>
You can also access the console by using the appropriate VMware software. For example, VMware vSphere Client.