Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is WebNMS CLI API?
The WebNMS CLI API is a set of Java libraries, which enables
you to build applications to manage network devices that support
a Command Line Interface.
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2.Which platforms does WebNMS CLI API
support?
WebNMS CLI API is 100% pure Java based, hence platform
/ OS independent. WebNMS CLI API can be used in any operating
system with the JDK distribution of that particular OS. We
support Windows 98/2000/NT, Linux, and Solaris OS.
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3.Where can WebNMS CLI API be used?
WebNMS CLI can be used in configuring and monitoring network
devices, such as routers, switches , debugging and running
diagnostic commands to isolate the hardware problems, and
logging or notifying critical alarm conditions that could
help the operator to take corrective action.
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4.Does WebNMS CLI API have any user interface
tools?
Yes. WebNMS CLI API packages a powerful set of GUI tools,
namely CLI Browser, Telnet Client Window, and an example configuration
application that assist users in performing various network
management tasks.
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5. What is the extent of scripting support
in WebNMS CLI API ?
WebNMS CLI API provides extensive support for launching
different types of scripts that can be used mostly for automating
the routine device configuration tasks. By default, it provides
implementations for executing the Python and BeanShell scripts.
Facility to plug in other scripts is also available.
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