Command line reference for IBM Storage Defender connection agent

Use commands to manage claims for the IBM® Storage Defender® connection agent.

The IBM Storage Defender connection agent command-line interface (CLI) is a utility that is used to connect or claim an IBM Storage Protect server to IBM Storage Defender Data Management Service. When you download the Storage Defender connection agent from Data Management, the command-line utility is included in the download file.

Tip: To connect an IBM Storage Protect server to Data Management, you must first install the Defender connection agent on the IBM Storage Protect server, register the server with Data Management, and use the CLI to start a claim. For more information about connecting a server, see Connecting an IBM Storage Protect server to Data Management.