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Command-Line Parameters

You can use parameters with the iiq console commands to manage command behavior.

Command Description
-u <username> -p <password> Run the console using the supplied username and password for authentication.

Example:-u mary.johnson -p mypwd

If you provide a username but omit the password, the iiq console prompts for the password value.
-j Used in Unix systems only. Adds improved command editing and history support. Use cursor-up and cursor-down to navigate console command history.
-h <hostname> Override the hostname used for the console.Example: -h consoleA
-c <command> Run the given command, and then exit.

Example: -c "list Certification"
-f <filename> Run the commands read from the provided file, then exit.

Example: -f myCommands.txt
-e <CSV of services to start> Automatically start the services specified in the provided comma-separated list.

Example: -e Heartbeat,Task,Reanimator
-heartbeat Force the Heartbeat service to automatically start. This is the equivalent to -e Heartbeat