Working with CLI Scripting

The CLI is designed to provide a powerful scripting environment for performing repetitive tasks.

You can use batch commands or scripting commands (or some combination), but in any case the automated infrastructure requires automated access to Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance. This must be done by user configuration, user authorizations, and setting SSH public keys using the CLI.

For information about configuring users, see the following:

• Configuring Users

• User Authorizations

• Setting SSH Public Keys (CLI)

To use CLI scripting, use the following sections:

• Using Batch Commands

• Understanding the CLI Scripting Commands

• Accessing the CLI Script Environment

• Understanding the Built-in CLI Functions

• Using the Children Function

• Using the Choices Function

• Using the Custom Alert Functions

• Using the Get Function

• Using the List Function

• Using the Prop Function

• Using the Run Function

• Using the Functions for Generating Output

• Understanding CLI Scripting Errors