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Keywords and Parameters

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For example:
CLI commands are made up of two primary elements: keywords and parameters.

Keywords

Every command requires at least one keyword; however, a command can contain other
optional keywords. The keyword(s) must be typed into the CLI accurately for it to be
recognized. These are examples of keywords:
reload
run
router
map-class
map-list
clear ip isis redistribution
show vlan subinterface
qos-port-type-profile
no rtr reset
radius calling-station-delimiter
You can abbreviate keywords; however, you must enter enough initial characters to
unambiguously identify the command. For example, if the keyword you want to specify
is map-class and you enter only map-, an error appears. The error indicates that one or
more possible keywords begin with map-, thus making your entry ambiguous.

Parameters

Parameters are often required elements of a command; however, for some commands,
parameters are not required. A parameter is most often a value that you specify after
the keyword. There are different types of parameters, such as strings, integers, or IP
addresses.
The CLI indicates the type of parameter that you must enter. When you see a range of
numbers or uppercase letters, it indicates that you must specify a value. For example:
CLI Parameter Placeholder or Range
ROUTER[:VRF]
INTERFACE
Chapter 2: Command-Line Interface
Sample Parameter User Input
charlie:1234
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