HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager Software - Manual (Page 6)

1 Getting started
The HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) Command Line is a family of executables that
provide the facilities necessary for the most frequently used management operations for the VCEM
infrastructure.
The VCEM Command Line Interface (VCEMCLI) can be used as an alternative method for managing
common Virtual Connect operations. The VCEM.CMD executable provides failover management.
VCEMCLI.EXE
is useful when scripting bulk operations on multiple Virtual Connect (VC) server
profiles.
VCEMCLI prerequisites
The VCEMCLI supports the same Windows operating environments as the corresponding release
of VCEM. For more information, see the latest version of the HP Insight Management Support
Matrix.
Installing the VCEMCLI
The VCEMCLI is automatically installed from the Insight Management 7.2.2 DVD when VCEM is
installed on the central management server (CMS) host.
Removing the VCEMCLI
The VCEMCLI is removed when VCEM is removed from the CMS host.
Workflow tips
This section helps you to use the VCEMCLI efficiently.
CLI use cases for administrators
The VCEMCLI can facilitate VC management tasks in a number of scenarios. The following are
some example use cases:
•
Assemble a library of scripts to create different types of common profiles. If your environment
always assigns a particular set of network and storage connections for a class of servers such
as web servers or file servers, these settings can be captured in a script. When a new web
server profile is needed, run the script to create the new profile.
•
Script VCMCLI and VCEMCLI operations:
Use the VCEMCLI to put the domain into maintenance. ◦
◦ Use a secure shell (SSH) client to drive the VCMCLI.
◦ Use the VCEMCLI to cancel or complete maintenance on the domain.
•
Script VCSU and VCEMCLI operations:
Use the VCEMCLI to put the domain into maintenance. ◦
◦ Script VCSU commands.
◦ Use the VCEMCLI to cancel or complete maintenance on the domain.
•
Manipulate networks or fabrics on groups of profiles.
•
Script reassignment of profiles in response to changing workloads or environment.
6 Getting started