Using the HMC remote command line

An alternative to performing tasks on the HMC graphical user interface is using the command line interface (CLI).

You can use the command line interface in the following situations:

• When consistent results are required. If you have to administer several managed systems, you can achieve consistent results by using the command line interface. The command sequence can be stored in scripts and run remotely.
• When automated operations are required. After you have developed a consistent way to manage the managed systems, you can automate the operations by invoking the scripts from batch-processing applications, such as the cron daemon, from other systems.

On a local HMC, you can use the command line interface in a terminal window. To open a terminal window, use the Open Restricted Shell Terminal task from the HMC Management work pane.