Introduction - Patton electronics SmartNode Series Software Configuration Manual

2 • Configuration concepts

Introduction

This chapter introduces basic SmartWare configuration concepts. A good understanding of these concepts is
vital for the configuration tasks explained in the remaining chapters of this guide.
Even if you do not like to read manuals and user guides, nevertheless we strongly recommend that you read
through this chapter because it introduces the fundamental ideas behind the structure of the command line
interface. Once you understand and know this structure you will find it much more intuitive to navigate
through the CLI and configure specific features.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• Contexts and gateways (see
• Interfaces, ports, and bindings (see
• Profiles and Use commands (see
Patton SmartNodes are multi-service network devices that offer high flexibility for the inter-working of circuit
switched and packet routed networks and services. In order to consistently support a growing set of functions,
protocols and applications, SmartWare configuration is based on a number of abstract concepts that represent
the various SmartWare components.
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SmartWare Software Configuration Guide

Introduction