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