Chapter 8. Configuring and Monitoring DNA IV

DNA IV Configuration and Monitoring Commands

This section describes the NCP configuration and monitoring commands. Enter the
commands at the NCP> prompt.

All

NCP commands can be accessed from either
the configuration or monitoring environments.
Table58. NCP Configuration and Monitoring Commands
Command Function
? (Help) Displays all the commands available for this command level or
lists the options for specific commands (if available). See
“Getting Help” on page xxvi.
define Defines items in the nonvolatile (permanent) database,
including:
vAccess control lists and routing filters
vCircuit items
vArguments global to DNA
vConfiguration data from the nodes
purge module Removes access control lists and routing filters from the
permanent database.
set Sets or changes items in the volatile database, including:
vCircuit items
vArguments global to DNA
vConfiguration data from the nodes
show Displays the status of the volatile database and volatile nodes
in the routing database.
show/list Displaysitems in the volatile (show) or permanent (list)
database, including:
vThe current state of the specified circuits
vThe current state of the volatile/permanent database for
DNA
vDECnet access control lists that have been defined in the
permanent database for the router
vDECnet area routing filters that have been defined in the
permanent database for the router
zero Clears circuit counters in the volatile database, global
counters in the volatile database, and counters in the access
control list module. Does
not
clear the argument settings
made with set or define commands.
Exit Returns you to the previous command level. See “Exiting a
Lower Level Environment” on page xxvii.
Note the following information about the commands:
1. The define commands do not take effect until the next time the router is started.
2. The list, define, and purge commands modify or display data in the permanent
(router’s Static RAM) database. The permanent database is stored in the
configuration, and remains in effect across restarts, software loads, and power
cycles.
3. The show and list commands are the most useful for monitoring the DNA IV
protocol.
4. Use set, show, and zero to modify, display,or clear data in the volatile
database.
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