Nios Cliguide 8.0
Nios Cliguide 8.0
Nios Cliguide 8.0
Trademark Statements
Infoblox, the Infoblox logo, Grid, NIOS, bloxTools, NetMRI and PortIQ are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Infoblox Inc.
All other trademarked names used herein are the properties of their respective owners and are used for identification
purposes only.
Company Information
http://www.infoblox.com/contact/
Product Information
Hardware Models
Infoblox Advanced Appliances: PT-1400, PT-1405, PT-2200, PT-2205, PT-2205-10GE, PT-4000, and PT-4000-10GE
Network Insight Appliances: ND-800, ND-805, ND-1400, ND-1405, ND-2200, ND-2205, and ND-4000
Trinzic Appliances: TE-100, TE-810, TE-815, TE-820, TE-825, TE-1410, TE-1415, TE-1420, TE-1425,
TE-2210, TE-2215, TE-2220, TE-2225, IB-4010, and IB-4020
Cloud Network Automation: CP-V800, CP-V1400, and CP-V2200
Trinzic Reporting: TR-800, TR-805, TR-1400, TR-1405, TR-2200, TR-2205, and TR-4000
DNS Cache Acceleration Appliances: IB-4030 and IB-4030-10GE
NetMRI: NetMRI-1102-A, NT-1400, NT-2200, and NT-4000
Document Number: 400-0676-000 Rev. A
Document Updated: October 20, 2016
Warranty Information
Your purchase includes a 90-day software warranty and a one year limited warranty on the Infoblox appliance, plus
an Infoblox Warranty Support Plan and Technical Support. For more information about Infoblox Warranty information,
refer to the Infoblox Web site, or contact Infoblox Technical Support.
Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Document Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessing the Infoblox CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Infoblox CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CLI Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ddns_add. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ddns_delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
dig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
reset all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
reset arp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
reset database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
reset reporting_data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
reset ssh_keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
restart service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
rotate log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
set admin_group_acl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
set auto_provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
set bgp log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
set bloxtools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
set cc_mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
set certificate_auth_admins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
set certificate_auth_services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
set connection_limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
set debug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
set default_revert_window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
set default_route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
set delete_tasks_interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
set dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
set dns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
set dns_rrl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
set dscp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
set enable_match_recursive_only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
set forced_autosync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Document Overview
This guide explains the CLI (Command Line Interface) commands that you can use to configure and manage the NIOS
appliance from a remote terminal. For the latest Infoblox documentation, visit the Infoblox Support web site at
https://support.infoblox.com/.
Documentation Organization
This guide covers the following topics.
Chapter Content
Overview on page 11 Explains how to access the Infoblox CLI using a console port or
SSHv2 client. This topic also describes the CLI conventions and
outlines the basic CLI commands.
CLI Commands on page 17 Explains the function and usage of each command, and provides
an example of the command usage and expected results.
Conventions
This guide follows the Infoblox documentation style conventions, as listed in the following table.
Style Usage
screen Indicates session text or system information displayed on the screen.
boldface screen Signifies command line entries that you type.
italic screen Signifies variables that you enter for your configuration, such as file
names and group names.
CLI syntax uses conventions that are unique to documenting command line tools. The following table provides a list
of syntax delimiters and their meanings.
Item Convention
{} brackets Indicates a mandatory feature.
[] brackets Indicates an optional feature.
| pipe symbol Indicates an “or” relationship between two features.
Variables
Infoblox uses the following variables to represent the values of the configurations that exist on your appliance. You
should substitute the variables with the actual values that match your site configuration.
Variable Value
admin_group Name of a group of administrators
admin_name Name of the appliance administrator
addr_range IP address range
domain_name Domain name
directory Directory name
dns_view DNS view
filter_name Filter name
grid_master Grid master
grid_member Grid member
hostname Host name of an independent appliance
id_grid Grid name
ip_addr IPv4 address
member Grid member name
netmask Subnet mask
network IP address of a network
numerical Numerical entry
zone DNS zone
Related Documentation
Other Infoblox documentation:
• Infoblox CLI Guide
• Infoblox API Documentation
• Infoblox WAPI Documentation
• Infoblox CSV Import Reference
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the Trinzic 100 Appliance
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 800 Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 805 Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 1400 Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 1405 Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 2200 Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 2205Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the 4000 Series Platforms
• Infoblox Installation Guide for the Infoblox-4010 Appliance
Customer Care
This section addresses user accounts, software upgrades, and technical support.
User Accounts
The Infoblox appliance ships with a default user name and password. Change the default admin account password
immediately after the system is installed to safeguard its use. Make sure that the appliance has at least one
administrator account with superuser privileges at all times, and keep a record of your account information in a safe
place. If you lose the admin account password, and did not already create another superuser account, the system will
need to be reset to factory defaults. This may cause you to lose all existing data on the appliance. You can create new
administrator accounts, with or without superuser privileges. For more information, refer to the Infoblox NIOS
Administrator Guide.
Software Upgrades
Software upgrades are available according to the Terms of Sale for your system. Infoblox notifies you when an
upgrade is available. Register immediately with Infoblox Technical Support at
http://www.infoblox.com/support/customer/evaluation-and-registration to maximize your Technical Support.
Technical Support
Infoblox Technical Support provides assistance via the Web, e-mail, and telephone. The Infoblox Support web site at
https://support.infoblox.com/ provides access to product documentation and release notes, but requires the user
ID and password you receive when you register your product online at:
http://www.infoblox.com/support/customer/evaluation-and-registration.
Note: Only superusers can log in to the appliance through a console connection.
Infoblox CLI
The Infoblox CLI allows you to configure and monitor the appliance from a remote console using a set of commands.
Some administrative tasks, such as resetting the appliance, can be done only through the CLI. The CLI commands
does not support IDNs. These commands display IDN data in punycode only. For more information about IDN, refer
to the Infoblox Administrator Guide.
CLI commands
The basic Infoblox CLI commands are alphabetically listed in the following table.
The reset, set, and show commands each have related commands. To view a complete list of the related
commands on the remote console, go to the command prompt and enter help set or help show.
For information on all available commands, see CLI Commands on page 17.
Synopsis:
rotate log [ syslog | debug | audit | ifmapserver]
rotate file groupname filename [ filename2, filename3, ...]
Description:
Rotates the specified log file, up to 10 previous.
logfiles will be preserved
Commands
ddns_add on page 20 set default_route on page 45
ddns_delete on page 21 set delete_tasks_interval on page 46
dig on page 22 set dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size on page 47
exit on page 24 set dns on page 48
help on page 25 set dns_rrl on page 49
ping on page 26 set dscp on page 51
reboot on page 27 set enable_match_recursive_only on page 52
reset all on page 28 set forced_autosync on page 53
reset arp on page 29 set grid_upgrade on page 54
reset database on page 30 set ibtrap on page 56
reset reporting_data on page 31 set interface on page 57
reset ssh_keys on page 32 set ip_rate_limit on page 59
restart service on page 33 set ipam_web_ui on page 61
rotate log on page 34 set ipv6_disable_on_dad on page 62
set admin_group_acl on page 35 set ipv6_neighbor on page 63
set auto_provision on page 36 set ipv6_ospf on page 64
set bgp log on page 37 set ipv6_status on page 65
set bloxtools on page 38 set lcd keys or set lcd on page 67
set cc_mode on page 39 set lcd_settings on page 68
set certificate_auth_admins on page 40 set lcd_settings hwident on page 69
set certificate_auth_services on page 41 set license on page 70
set connection_limit on page 42 set lines on page 71
set debug on page 43 set log_txn_id on page 72
set default_revert_window on page 44 set lom on page 73
CLI Commands
Commands
set lower_case_ptr_dname on page 74 set term on page 113
set membership on page 75 set thresholdtrap on page 114
set mgm attached on page 76 set traffic_capture on page 116
set mld_version_1 on page 77 set wins_forwarding on page 118
set monitor dns on page 78 show admin_group_acl on page 120
set monitor dns alert on page 79 show arp on page 121
set named_recv_sock_buf_size on page 80 show auto_provision on page 122
set network on page 81 show bloxtools on page 124
set nogrid on page 84 show bgp on page 123
set nomastergrid on page 85 show capacity on page 125
set nosafemode on page 86 show cc_mode on page 126
set ospf on page 87 show certificate_auth_admins on page 127
set phonehome on page 88 show certificate_auth_services on page 128
set promote_master on page 89 show config on page 129
set prompt on page 91 show connections on page 130
set recursion_query_timeout on page 92 show connection_limit on page 131
set remote_console on page 93 show cpu on page 132
set reporting_cert on page 94 show date on page 133
set reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode on page 95 show debug on page 134
set revert_grid on page 96 show default_route on page 135
set safemode on page 97 show delete_tasks_interval on page 136
set scheduled on page 98 show dhcp_gss_tsig on page 137
set security on page 99 show dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size on page 140
set session_timeout on page 100 show dhcpv6_gss_tsig on page 141
set smartnic monitor-mode on page 101 show disk on page 142
set snmptrap on page 102 show dns on page 143
set ssl_tls_ciphers on page 103 show dns_gss_tsig on page 144
set ssl_tls_protocols on page 105 show file on page 149
set ssl_tls_settings on page 106 show hardware_status on page 151
set static_route on page 107 show hwid on page 152
set support_access on page 109 show ibtrap on page 153
set sysName on page 110 show interface on page 154
set temp_license on page 111 show ip_rate_limit on page 156
ddns_add
The ddns_add command sends DDNS updates to the appliance when you add new resource records. To use this
command, ensure that you have properly configured the appliance for DDNS updates. For information, refer to the
Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide. To update a record that contains IDN, you must enter the domain name in
punycode. The appliance retains the record in punycode and does not convert punycode to IDN.
Syntax
ddns_add <domain-name> <ttl> <type> <data> [keyname:secret]
Argument Description
domain-name The FQDN of the resource record being added. For example, if the name
of the record is dns1 and the forward-mapping zone name is
corp100.com, the FQDN is dns1.corp100.com.
For an IDN, use the punycode representation of the IDN. For example, if
the name of the record is 域 and the forward‐mapping zone
name is corp100.com, the FQDN is xn--cjs.corp100.com.
ttl The TTL value (in seconds) of the new resource record.
type The record type of the new resource record. For example, enter A for an
A record and PTR for a PTR record.
data The RDATA of the resource record. For an IDN, use the punycode
representation of the IDN. For example, enter the IP address of an A
record or the domain name of a PTR record.
[keyname:secret] The TSIG key name and the secret for sending DDNS updates. You must
enter the TSIG key name and shared secret if the DNS zone to which the
record belongs is configured with a TSIG key.
Example
Infoblox > ddns_add dns1.corp100.com 20 A 10.0.0.11
ddns_delete
The ddns_delete command sends DDNS updates to the appliance when you delete existing resource records. To
use this command, ensure that you have properly configured the appliance for DDNS updates. For information, refer
to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide. To delete a record that contains IDN, you must enter the domain name in
punycode.
Syntax
ddns_delete <domain-name> [type[keyname:secret]]
Argument Description
domain-name The FQDN of the resource record being deleted. For example, if the name
of the record is dns1 and the forward-mapping zone name is
corp100.com, the FQDN is dns1.corp100.com.
For an IDN, use the punycode representation of the IDN. For example, if
the name of the record is 域 and the forward‐mapping zone
name is corp100.com, the FQDN is
xn--cjs.corp100.com.
type The record type of the resource record. For example, enter A for an A
record and PTR for a PTR record. This is optional.
[keyname:secret] The TSIG key name and the secret for sending DDNS updates. You must
enter the TSIG key name and shared secret if the DNS zone to which the
record belongs is configured with a TSIG key.
Example
Infoblox > ddns_delete dns1.corp100.com
dig
The dig command performs a DNS lookup on a specified server and displays the results. You can also use the inverse
command to perform a reverse DNS lookup. This command displays IDN data in punycode, if any, for the specified
server. If you specify IP address of the Microsoft server in this command, the IDN data is displayed in \xyz format.
Syntax
dig [@server_address] <hostname> [type] [opt...]
dig [@server_address] <ip-address> inverse
Argument Description
server_address The IP address of the host on which you want to perform a DNS lookup.
hostname The name of the host on which you want to perform a DNS lookup.
ip-address The IP address of the host on which you want to perform a DNS lookup.
type You can enter any of the following for the object type (case sensitive): a,
a6, aaaa, afsdb, any, apl, axfr, cert, cname, dhcid, div,
dname, dnskey, ds, gpos, hinfo, hip, ipseckey, isdn, ixfr,
key, keydata, kx, loc, maila, mailb, mb, md, mf, mg, minfo,
mr, mx, naptr, none, ns, nsap, nsap_ptr, nsec, nsec3,
nsec3param, null, nxt, opt, ptr, px, rp, rrsig, rt, sig,
soa, spf, srv, sshfp, tkey, tsig, txt, unspec, wks, and
x25. The default is a.
Examples
Perform a DNS lookup
Infoblox > dig @10.0.2.60 www.infoblox.com a
: <<>> DiG 9.6.1-p3 <<>> @10.0.2.60 -x www.infoblox.com a
: <1 server found>
:: global options: +cmd
:: Got answer:
:: ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 45283
:: flags: qr aa rd ra: QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 2, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 0
:: QUESTION SECTION:
:www.infoblox.com. IN A
:: ANSWER SECTION:
www.infoblox.com 3600 IN CNAME infoblox.com.
infoblox.com 600 IN A 128.242.99.236
:: Query time: 2 msec
:: SERVER: 10.0.2.60#53<10.0.2.60>
:: WHEN: Fri Feb 26 14:06:00 2010
:: MSG SIZE rcvd: 64
exit
The exit (quit) command terminates the command line interface and halts the CLI session.
Syntax
exit, quit
Both commands produce the same results. There are no arguments for either command.
Command Description
exit Terminates the current CLI session.
quit Terminates the current CLI session.
Examples
Infoblox > exit
Good Bye
Connection to <IP address> closed.
help
The help command displays information about a specified CLI command. If you do not specify a command, a list of
all available commands is shown.
Syntax
help [command]
Argument Description
command A variable that you substitute with any CLI command to display a
description of the function and a synopsis of its usage.
Examples
Display a list of commands
Infoblox > help
==================================================================
Command Summary
==================================================================
? Display help
delete Delete files
dig Perform a DNS lookup and print the results
exit Exit command interpreter
help Display help
ping Send ICMP ECHO
quit Exit command interpreter
reboot Reboot device
reset Reset system settings
set Set current system settings
show Show current system settings
shutdown Shutdown device
traceroute Route path diagnostic
ddns_add Send DDNS update to add a record
ddns_delete Send DDNS update to delete a record
rotate Rotate files
=================================================================
ping
The ping command verifies if a remote IPv4/IPv6 host is functioning and accessible across the network. When you
execute the ping command, it sends five (default) sequential ICMP ECHO requests to the host and displays the
results.
Syntax
ping {hostname | ip_address} [ opt ]
Argument Description
hostname The name of the remote host that you want to verify.
ip_address The IP address of the remote host that you want to verify.
opt • numerical (specifies to not interpret the IP address as a DNS name)
• src_addr (specifies the starting or “from” address)
• v6 (specifies you are using an IPv6 hostname)
• broadcast (allows pinging to a broadcast address)
• ttl <hops> (specifies the time-to-live setting for outgoing
packets)
• packetsize <bytes> (specifies the number of data bytes to send)
• count <packets> (specifies number of echo_requests packets
sent, default is 5, maximum is 250)
Examples
Valid host
Infoblox > ping 10.1.1.1
pinging 10.1.1.1
PING 10.1.1.1 (10.1.1.1) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 10.1.1.1: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=0.295 ms
64 bytes from 10.1.1.1: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=0.102 ms
64 bytes from 10.1.1.1: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=0.155 ms
64 bytes from 10.1.1.1: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=0.211 ms
64 bytes from 10.1.1.1: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=0.265 ms
--- 10.1.1.1 ping statistics ---
5 packets transmitted, 5 received, 0% packet loss, time 4005ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 0.335/0.562/1.245/0.343 ms
Invalid host
Infoblox > ping jsparrow
pinging jsparrow
ping: unknown host jsparrow
reboot
The reboot command halts and then restarts the appliance. Use this command as a last measure when the appliance
appears to be hung. Rebooting the appliance clears the cache and resets the system.
Syntax
reboot
There are no arguments for this command.
Example
Infoblox > reboot
REBOOT THE SYSTEM? (y or n) y
reset all
The reset all command clears the NIOS appliance of database, configuration, and network settings. It then
re-establishes the factory settings with the default IP address, gateway, and subnet mask.
The reset all licenses command clears database, configuration, and network settings. It also clears all licensing
information from the appliance before re-establishing the factory settings.
The reset all auto_provision command clears database, configuration, and network settings. It also re-enables
auto-provisioning and a dynamic IP address is assigned to the appliance.
Note: No previous data remains on the appliance after using these commands.
Syntax
reset all [licenses | auto_provision]
Argument Description
licenses Specifies the removal of all licenses during the process of re-establishing
the factory settings on the appliance.
auto_provision Auto-provisioning is re-enabled and a dynamic IP address is assigned
after re-establishing the factory settings on the appliance.
Examples
Re-establish factory settings
Infoblox > reset all
The entire system will be reset to default settings.
WARNING: THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA AND LOG FILES THAT HAVE BEEN CREATED ON THIS SYSTEM.
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO PROCEED? (y or n): y
reset arp
The reset arp command clears the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) cache. The ARP maps IP addresses to the
hardware MAC addresses and logs them in a table which is stored in the cache. Over time, the IP address leases
expire and are assigned to new devices (MAC addresses). Infoblox recommends that you periodically clear this cache
to maintain valid mappings between IP addresses and MAC addresses.
Syntax
reset arp
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > reset arp
ARP cache cleared.
reset database
The reset database command removes configuration files and DNS and DHCP data from the NIOS appliance
database. However, the network and licensing information remains intact. The network settings of the appliance
include the IP address and subnet mask for the appliance, the IP address of the gateway, the host name, and the
remote access setting.
You can use this command to diagnose problems such as the following:
• Misplacing the administrator account and password.
• Preserving the log files when clearing the database.
The reset database auto_provision command resets the NIOS appliance to default settings, re-enables
auto-provisioning, and a dynamic IP address is assigned to the appliance.
Syntax
reset database [auto_provision]
Argument Description
auto_provision Auto-provisioning is re-enabled and a dynamic IP address is assigned
after resetting the database of appliance.
reset reporting_data
The reset reporting_data command resets all reporting data.
Syntax
reset reporting_data
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > reset reporting_data
WARNING: THIS WILL RESET ALL REPORTING DATA.
DO YOU WANT TO PROCEED? (y or n): y
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO PROCEED? (y or n): y
reset ssh_keys
The reset ssh_keys command resets the SSH keys of the system.
Syntax
reset ssh_keys
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > reset ssh_keys
The system's SSH keys were reset.
restart service
Use the restart service command to restart services on a member. You can start individual service on the
member, provided that the service is enabled. Note that you can use this command to restart services only on single
independent appliances and the active nodes of HA pairs. You cannot use this command on the Grid Master.
Syntax
restart service [dhcp | dns | tftp | http-fd | ftp | ntp | bloxTools | captive_portal]
Argument Description
dhcp Restart the DHCP service
dns Restart the DNS service
tftp Restart the TFTP service
http-fd Restart the HTTP file distribution service
ftp Restart the FTP service
ntp Restart the NTP service
bloxTools Restart the bloxTools service
captive_portal Restart the captive portal service
Examples
Infoblox > restart service dhcp
rotate log
The rotate log command rolls, or rotates, specified log files. When the audit log, syslog file, and IF-MAP log each
reaches its maximum size, the NIOS appliance automatically writes the file into a new file by adding a .0 extension
to the first file and incrementing subsequent file extensions by 1. The maximum file size is 100 MB for the audit log,
300 MB for the syslog file, and 120 MB for the IF-MAP log.
Files are compressed during the rotation process, adding a .gz extension following the numerical increment
(file.#.gz). The first file starts with .0 and subsequent file extensions are incremented by one until it reaches nine.
For example, the current log file moves to file.0.gz, the previous file.0.gz moves to file.1.gz, and so on
through file.9.gz. A maximum of 10 log files (0-9) are kept. When the eleventh file is started, the last log file
(file.9.gz) is deleted, and subsequent files are renumbered accordingly.
When the debug log file reaches its maximum size, which is 300 MB, the appliance rotates it, but does not compress
it. The appliance retains only one previous debug log file to which it adds a .old extension.
This command is useful for diagnostic purposes. To export a file to the management system for viewing, you can
include it in the support bundle.
To download the support bundle:
1. From the Grid tab or System tab, select the Grid Manager tab or System Manager tab, and then click Download
-> Support Bundle from the Toolbar.
2. Select all options to include configuration and core file information in the output file, then save the tar file to a
secure location on the management system.
Syntax
rotate log {syslog | debug | audit | ifmapserver}
rotate file groupname filename [filename2, filename3, ...}
Argument Description
syslog Syslog file
debug Debug log file
audit Audit log file
ifmapserver IF-MAP log file (for Infoblox Orchestration Servers only)
Examples
Infoblox > rotate log debug
The selected log file has been rotated to infoblox.log.0.gz
set admin_group_acl
Use the set admin_group_acl disable command to disable ACL settings for a specific admin group. You will
receive an error message when you try to disable a non-existing admin group.
Syntax
set admin_group_acl disable <Admin Group name>
Argument Description
name Disables ACL settings for a specific admin group.
Examples
Infoblox > set admin_group_acl disable some group
ACL setting for 'some group' was disabled.
Infoblox > set admin_group_acl disable nonexistinggroup
Invalid name.
set auto_provision
The set auto_provision command enables and disables auto-provisioning for the NIOS appliance. You cannot
enable auto-provisioning for an appliance if a static IP address is already set for an appliance. Note that
auto-provisioning can be enabled only on single appliances. To view the status of auto-provisioning for a NIOS
appliance, see show auto_provision on page 122.
Syntax
set auto_provision {on | off}
Argument Description
on Enables auto-provisioning on an appliance.
off Disables auto-provisioning on an appliance.
Examples
Turn on auto-provisioning on an appliance
Infoblox > set auto_provision on
Note: To use this command, the NSQ software package must be installed.
Syntax
set bgp log {debugging | informational | notifications | warnings | errors | critical |
alerts | emergencies }
Argument Description
debugging The verbosity level at which you select to write BGP statistics to syslog.
informational
notifications
warnings
errors
critical
alerts
emergencies
Example
Infoblox > set bgp log
set bloxtools
You can use the set bloxtools command to permanently remove the bloxTools environment and all its data from
the appliance. You can also use this command to clear only the user uploaded data and reset the bloxTools
environment to the factory default.
WARNING: When you use this command, bloxTools data is permanently removed from the appliance.
Note: bloxTools data files are not automatically removed when the bloxTools environment is disabled. You must use
this command to manually delete bloxTools data.
Syntax
set bloxtools reset {all | data}
Argument Description
all Clears all bloxtools related files, which include both the system and data
files. You can use this argument to remove the entire bloxtools
environment and its data from your appliance.
data Clears only the user uploaded data that is related to bloxTools and reset
the bloxTools environment to the factory default.
Examples
Delete all bloxtools data files
Infoblox > set bloxtools reset all
This will erase all Bloxtools data permanently.
Do you want to proceed? (y or n):y
Are you sure you want to do this (y or n):
Bloxtools reset.
set cc_mode
You can use the set cc_mode command to set the Common Criteria mode. To enable or disable Common Criteria
configuration, connect to the CLI console, and then enter the set cc_mode command. This command will restart the
system when it exits the Common Criteria mode. If the system is enabled for Common Criteria, it will reboot in order
to go through boot time self tests. You can use this command only on the Grid Master. The setting is propagated to
all Grid members. You must restart the members after the configuration change. You can use the reset all
command to clear the Common Criteria mode. For information about reset all, see reset all on page 28.
Note: Factory reset must be done before using the Common Criteria mode.
Syntax
set cc_mode
This command has no arguments.
Examples
Infoblox > set cc_mode
Enable Common Criteria mode (grid-level)? (y or n): y
New Common Criteria Mode Settings:
Common Criteria mode enabled: Yes
is this correct? (y or n): y
Please refer to the Guidance Documentation Supplement Appendix of the
NIOS Administrator Guide for the requirements to operate a grid in a common criteria
compliant manner.
The system will be rebooted to place it into common criteria mode.
Are you sure you want to continue (y or n): y
SYSTEM REBOOTING!
set certificate_auth_admins
Use the set certificate_auth_admins command to disable the certificate authentication service and allow
users to log in without validation. Note that when you disable the certificate authentication service, the appliance
terminates administrative sessions for all admin users.
Syntax
set certificate_auth_admins disable username
Argument Description
username Disables certificate authentication service and allows users to log in
without validation.
Examples
Infoblox > set certificate_auth_admins disable admin
Certificate authentication for 'admin' was disabled.
set certificate_auth_services
Use the set certificate_auth_services disable name command to disable a specific certificate
authentication service. You will receive an error message when you try to disable a non-existing certificate
authentication service.
Syntax
set certificate_auth_services disable name
Argument Description
name Disables specified certificate authentication service.
Examples
Infoblox > set certificate_auth_services disable name
Certificate authentication for 'name' was disabled.
Infoblox > set certificate_auth_services disable DoD CaC
Certificate Authentication Service for 'DoD CaC' was disabled.
Infoblox > set certificate_auth_services disable Some Name
Invalid Name.
set connection_limit
You can use the set connection_limit command to set the per client IP address maximum connection limit for the
following protocols: HTTP and HTTPS. Note that maximum connections here refer to the network level connections,
not application level connections. For example, an HTTPS connection limit of 4 means that there can be a maximum
of four TCP connections between any given client IP address and the appliance using the HTTPS protocol. Valid values
are from 0 to 2147483647, where 0 means no limit. The default value is 20 for all protocols.
Note: Setting a low connection limit may have a negative effect on client functionality. For example, some versions
of the Firefox browser require at least four TCP connections to function correctly with the appliance. Setting an
HTTPS connection limit below four may result in certain browser issues.
To view the current connection limit, see show connection_limit on page 131.
Syntax
set connection_limit {http | https}
Argument Description
http Setting maximum connection limit for the HTTP protocol. Valid values are
from 0 to 2147483647. The default value is 20.
https Setting maximum connection limit for the HTTPS protocol. Valid values
are from 0 to 2147483647. The default value is 20.
Examples
Set the Per Client Address Maximum Connection Limit for the HTTP Protocol
Infoblox > set connection_limit http 150
set debug
The set debug command enables and disables debug logging for the NIOS appliance. Debug logging is the most
extensive and verbose logging that is available on the appliance. It captures all levels of messaging. The output is
written into the debug log file. For information on how to view this output, see show log on page 170.
Use this command to capture specific occurrences. However, only use it for short periods of time. Do not leave it
running for extended periods of time. Due to the amount of data that is captured, leaving this feature running for any
length of time can affect the performance of the appliance. For this reason, it is best to use this command during
non-peak hours.
Note: Infoblox recommends that you turn debug logging off, unless Infoblox Support specifically directs you to turn
this feature on. If you leave debug logging turned on, it can cause performance issues.
Syntax
set debug {on | off}
Argument Description
all Specifies debug logging for all services as enabled or disabled.
on Enables debug logging.
off Disables debug logging.
Examples
Enable debugging
Infoblox > set debug all on
Enabled debug logging for : all
Disable debugging
Infoblox > set debug all off
Disabled debug logging for: all
set default_revert_window
Use the set default_revert_window command to configure the Grid default time window for reverting a member
after it was upgraded from NIOS 6.4.0 to a later release. Note that you can only change the default value on the Grid
Master. When you change the default value, the new revert window affects only the members that have not been
upgraded.
Syntax
set default_revert_window hours
Argument Description
hours The number of hours configured for the default revert window. The
minimum value is 1 and the maximum is 48. The default is 24.
Example
Infoblox > set default_revert_window 36
Member revert window is currently: 24h
Member Revert Window being changed to 36 hours
Is this correct? (y or n): y
Member Revert Window change will only affect members which are not yet upgraded.
set default_route
The set default_route command allows you to configure the default gateway for the NIOS appliance. You can set
the gateway address of LAN1 or LAN2 as the default route. You can also specify the IPv4 or IPv6 gateway address. You
can also set an optional VLAN gateway address and make it the default route.
Syntax
set default_route LAN1|LAN2
set default_route IPv4gateway [IPv6gateway] | IPv6gateway [IPv4gateway]
Argument Description
LAN1 Specifies the LAN1 gateway address.
LAN2 Specifies the LAN2 gateway address.
IPv4gateway Specifies the IPv4 gateway address.
IPv6gateway Specifies the IPv6 gateway address.
Example
Infoblox > set default_route LAN1
Infoblox >set default_route LAN2
Infoblox > set default_route 10.35.0.1 2620:10a:6000:2400::1
Infoblox > set default_route 2620:10a:6000:2400::1
set delete_tasks_interval
Use the set delete_tasks_interval command to configure the time interval the appliance waits until it deletes
completed and rejected tasks from the system. Grid Manager displays these tasks in the Task Manager tab until they
are deleted from the system. By default, Grid Manager displays these tasks for 14 days. You can configure this time
interval. Valid values are from 1 to 30 days.
Use the show delete_tasks_interval command to view the current time interval. For information, see
show delete_tasks_interval on page 136.
Syntax
set delete_tasks_interval days
Argument Description
days The number of days completed and rejected tasks are displayed in the
Task Manager tab before they are deleted. The minimum value is 1 and
the maximum is 30. The default is 14.
Example
Infoblox > set delete_tasks_interval 25
Current delete tasks interval is 14 days
The delete tasks interval has been changed to 25 days
Is this correct? (y or n): y
The delete tasks interval has been changed.
set dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size
You can use the set dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size command to tune the DHCP receive socket buffer memory. The
DHCP receive socket buffer holds DHCP packets that are queued on the UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port from the
NIC (Network Interface Controller). This command is useful when you want to increase the DHCP receive buffer size
to accommodate occasional burst traffic and high volume DHCP requests. Use the show dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size
to view the current buffer size.
Note: Ensure that you use this command only when you are dealing with burst traffic situations in high volume
deployments.
Syntax
set dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size N [120 <= N <= 8192, 1536=default]
Examples
Argument Description
N The number of kilobytes to which you want to set the BIND receive socket
buffer size. The minimum is 120 kilobytes and the maximum is 8192. The
default is 1536.
set dns
The set dns command enables you to control the DNS cache. You can flush the cache file of a DNS view or flush a
particular entry from a cache file. You can also flush a specific domain and its subdomains from the DNS cache. In
addition, you can schedule an inbound zone transfer from an external primary server. This command displays IDN
data in punycode.
Syntax
set dns flush all [dns_view]
set dns flush name name [dns_view]
set dns transfer zone [dns_view]
set dns flush tree <part-of-domain-name> [dns_view]
Argument Description
all Flushes the cache file from the default view.
dns_view Specifies a particular DNS view.
name Flushes the specific entry from the cache.
zone Specifies the zone for the inbound transfer from an external primary
server.
tree <part-of-domain-name> Flushes the specified domain and its subdomains from the DNS cache.
For example, if you enter the domain name corp100.com, then the
specified domain and its subdomains such as www.corp100.com,
corp100.com, x.corp100.com, etc. are cleared from the DNS cache.
Example
Flush the cache file from the default DNS view
Infoblox > set dns flush all
Flush the specified domain and its subdomains from the default DNS view
Infoblox > set dns flush tree corp100.com default
set dns_rrl
Use the set dns_rrl command to configure RRL (Response Rate Limiting) settings for the Grid or members.
Changes made using this command are applied immediately to an active DNS resolver, although there could be
replication delays for Grid Master configuration of other members. Use the show dns_rrl on page 145 to view the
current RRL settings.
Syntax
set dns_rrl enable
set dns_rrl disable
set dns_rrl [member <hostname> | view <viewname>] [override|inherit]
set dns_rrl [member <hostname> | view <viewname>] [enable|disable]
set dns_rrl [member <hostname> | view <viewname> | grid]
[responses_per_second <number>|disable] [window <number>|default]
[slip <number>|default|disable] [logging enable|disable|default]
[log_only true|false|default]
Note: The set dns_rrl command accepts the member, view, and grid options only on the Grid Master.
Argument Description
enable Enable RRL with previously configured values.
disable Disable RRL.
member <hostname> The FQDN of the Grid member.
view <viewname> The name of the DNS view.
override|inherit For a Grid member, specify whether you want to override the Grid RRL
settings or inherit them from the Grid.
responses_per_second <number> The number of DNS responses per second for the RRL. Valid values
are from 1 to 1000. Although the BIND default is 0, which means
there is no limit or RRL is disabled, you cannot set this to 0 in NIOS.
Use the “disable” argument to disable this feature. The default is
100.
window <number>|default A rolling window of time (in seconds) within which DNS responses are
tracked. Valid values are from 1 to 3600 seconds. The default is 15
seconds.
slip <number>|default|disable The number of UDP requests that the appliance skips before
answering with a truncated response. For example, if you set the slip
number to 2, the appliance responds to every other UDP request.
Valid numbers are from 0 to 10. The appliance does not “slip” if the
number is set to 0. The default is 2.
logging Enable or disable the logging of RRL events to the “rate-limit” logging
enable|disable|default category in syslog. This is enabled by default; however, RRL events
are logged to the “rate-limit” category only if RRL is enabled. Note
that inheritance for logging categories applies; therefore, you must
explicitly override Grid logging categories on a member for changes
to the member logging setting to take effect. You cannot use the
dns_rrl override command to override logging configuration for a
member. Changes made to this setting require a service restart.
Argument Description
log_only true|false|default Set this to true to test the RRL settings without dropping any
requests. Set this to false to enable RRL. The default is false.
Examples
Configure the Grid RRL settings on the Grid Master
Infoblox > set dns_rrl responses_per_second 100 log_only false window default slip 2
logging disable
Note: You can also execute the above command on a Grid member to change the RRL settings for that member.
set dscp
Use the set dscp command to configure the DSCP value, which determines the PHBs (per-hope behaviors) on
DiffServ compliant nodes and enables priorities of services to be assigned to network traffic. When you set the DSCP
value, the appliance implements QoS (quality of service) rules based on your configuration so you can effectively
classify and manage your critical network traffic. Note that on an appliance, all outgoing IP traffic on all interfaces
uses the same DSCP value. You can configure this value for the Grid. You can also override the Grid setting for
individual members.
DSCP is supported on both IPv4 and IPv6 transports. This feature is currently supported on the following Infoblox
appliances: Trinzic 2210, Trinzic 2220, and Infoblox-4010. For information about these appliances, refer to the
respective installation guides.
Syntax
set dscp grid [value]
set dscp member [value]
set dscp member inherit
Argument Description
value The DSCP value. You can enter a value from 0 to 63. The default is 0 and
it represents the lowest priority.
Example
Set the Grid DSCP value
Infoblox > set dscp grid 32
set enable_match_recursive_only
Use the set enable_match_recursive_only command to enable or disable the match-recursive-only option for a
specific DNS view on a specific Grid member. You can also use the match-recursive-only option in combination with
the Match Clients and Match Destinations settings to restrict and filter client access for specific DNS views on specific
Grid members. For information about how to use these features, refer to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.
If you want to enable this setting for a DNS view, ensure that the Enable Recursion setting is enabled for the DNS view
on the specified member.
To check the status of this setting for all DNS views on a Grid member, use the show
enable-match-recursive-only CLI command. For information, see show enable_match_recursive_only on page
148.
Syntax
set enable_match_recursive_only <true|false|inherit> [dns_view]
Argument Description
<true|false|inherit> Set the enable_match_recursive_only setting to true, false, or
inherit. The default value is inherit. The true setting enables the
match-recursive-only option for the specified DNS view on the specific
member; false disables it for the specified DNS view on the specific
member. Inherit represents the setting for the DNS view (true or
false) that is populated across all members serving that DNS view. By
specifying true or false, you override the inherit setting for the spe-
cific member. Specifying inherit restores the inherited setting for the
specific member.
dns_view Optional parameter to specify the DNS view. If this parameter is omitted,
the setting affects only the default DNS view. If the specific Grid member
does not serve the default DNS view, you will receive an error message by
omitting this parameter.
Example
Infoblox > set enable_match_recursive_only true (affects default DNS view only if default DNS view
is served by member)
Infoblox > set enable_match_recursive_only true external
Infoblox > set enable_match_recursive_only false corp100sales
Infoblox > set enable_match_recursive_only inherit external
set forced_autosync
The set forced_autosync command forces a Grid member to automatically synchronize with the Grid Master
when there is a join attempt to the Grid. This command can be used as an emergency workaround when a Grid is in
a staged upgrade, and a Grid member that is waiting to be upgraded loses its database. In this situation, when the
member attempts to rejoin the Grid, the rejoin will fail and you may use this command to synchronize the Grid
member with the Grid Master.
Syntax
set forced_autosync
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set forced_autosync
set grid_upgrade
The set grid_upgrade command enables you to set Grid upgrade properties. You can use this command to force
a scheduled upgrade to end immediately, or to force Grid members that have not yet upgraded to upgrade
immediately.
Syntax
set grid_upgrade [forced_end | forced_upgrade]
Argument Description
forced_end Ends a scheduled upgrade that is currently running.
forced_upgrade Forces Grid members that have not yet upgraded to upgrade
immediately.
Example
When no scheduled upgrade is currently active
Infoblox > set grid_upgrade forced_complete
No scheduled upgrade currently active.
set ibtrap
The set ibtrap command allows you to specify whether the appliance sends SNMP notifications (traps) and email
notifications to the configured trap receivers and email recipients for the specified event category.
Syntax
set ibtrap [category] snmp [true|false] email [true|false]
Argument Description
category The event category that triggers the trap and/or email notification. Valid
values are: Fan, Bloxtools, Disk, Memory, CPU, MGM, HSM,
Login, PowerSupply, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, NTP, DNS, DHCP,
RootFS, Database, RAID, HA, MSServer, Backup, Clear, SNMP,
LCD, SSH, SerialConsole, ENAT, Network, Cluster,
Controld,OSPF,OSPF6, IFMAP, BGP, CaptivePortal,
DuplicateIP, License, System, Syslog, DiscoveryConflict,
Reporting, FDUsage, OCSPResponders, DisconnectedGrid,
LBDevice, LDAPServers, RIRSWIP
Example
Infoblox > set ibtrap FTP snmp true email true
set interface
The set interface command allows you to configure the speed and duplex settings of the network interfaces
(MGMT, HA, LAN, and LAN2) on single independent appliances only. You cannot configure the network interface
settings of appliances after they join a Grid or become HA pairs.
You can use set interface mgmt to enable the MGMT port and configure its IP address, netmask, and gateway
address. You can configure either IPv4 address, IPv6 address or both for the MGMT interface of the appliance. Once
the MGMT port is enabled, you can use the command to configure the speed and duplex settings of the MGMT port.
You can also use set interface mgmt off to disable the MGMT port.
Use the show interface command to view the interface settings.
Syntax
set interface [lan|ha|lan2] speed [auto|10M|100M|1000M] duplex {auto|half|full]
set interface mgmt [speed [auto|10M|100M|1000M] duplex {auto|half|full]]
set interface mgmt off
Argument Description
lan Specifies the LAN interface.
lan2 Specifies the LAN2 interface on the Infoblox-250-A, -550-A, -1050-A,
-1550-A, -1552-A, and -2000-A appliances.
ha Specifies the HA interface.
speed Specifies the speed of the incoming line rate in Mbps, or allows the
auto appliance to automatically match the line speed.
10M |100M | 1000M
duplex Specifies the duplex speed:
auto • Automatically adjusts the speed
half
• Sets it at half speed
full
• Set it at full speed
mgmt Specifies the management interface.
mgmt off Disables the management system interface.
Note: If this port is not being used, it should be set to off for security
reasons.
Examples
Enable and configure IPv4 address for the MGMT interface
Infoblox > set interface mgmt
Enable Management port? (y or n): y
Enter Management IP address: 10.36.1.157
Enter Management netmask [Default: 255.255.255.0]: 255.255.0.0
Enter Management gateway address [Default: 10.36.0.1]:
Configure Management IPv6 network settings? (y or n): n
Restrict Support and remote console access to MGMT port? (y or n): n
Management Port Setting:
Management Port Enabled: true
Management IP address: 10.36.1.157
Management netmask: 255.255.0.0
set ip_rate_limit
The set ip_rate_limit commands enable and disable rate limiting UDP traffic from source port 53, configure rate
limiting rules that control the traffic, and remove rate limiting rules. Once you enable rate limiting, the current rate
limiting rules take effect.
This command is useful when you want to mitigate cache poisoning on your DNS server by limiting the UDP traffic or
blocking connections from source port 53.
Syntax
set ip_rate_limit {on | off}
set ip_rate_limit remove {source all | all | source ip-address[/mask]}
set ip_rate_limit add source {all | ip_address [/mask]} limit 0
set ip_rate_limit add source {all | ip_address [/mask]} limit packets/m [burst
burst_packets]
Argument Description
on Enables rate limiting from UDP port 53.
off Disables rate limiting from UDP port 53.
add source Configures the rate limiting rules.
all Enter all or 0.0.0.0 if you want to limit all traffic from all sources.
ip_address/mask Enter the IP address, and optionally the netmask, from which you want to
limit the UDP traffic on port 53.
limit packets Enter the number of packets per minute that you want to receive from the
source.
burst burst_packets Optionally, enter burst and the number of packets for burst traffic. Burst
is the maximum number of packets accepted.
remove Removes rate limiting rules from all sources or an existing host on UDP
port 53.
source all Removes the rate limiting rule that limits traffic from all sources on UDP
port 53.
all Removes all of the rate limiting rules from all sources on UDP port 53.
source ip-address/mask Removes the existing rules for an existing host.
Examples
Turn on rate limiting
Infoblox > set ip_rate_limit on
Enabling rate limiting will discard packets and may degrade performance.
Are you sure? (y or n):
Limit the traffic to five packets per minute from host 10.10.1.2/24, with an allowance for burst of 10
packets
Infoblox > set ip_rate_limit add source 10.10.1.2/24 limit 5/m burst 10
set ipam_web_ui
The set ipam_web_ui command enables and disables Grid Manager on vNIOS appliances on Cisco. For information
about Grid Manager, refer to the Infoblox Administrator Guide.
Syntax
set ipam_web_ui
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set ipam_web_ui
set ipv6_disable_on_dad
The set ipv6_disable_on_dad command enables or disables IPv6 on an interface if a duplicate IPv6 address is
detected.
Syntax
set ipv6_disable_on_dad {on | off}
Argument Description
on Enables IPv6 on an interface.
off Disables IPv6 on an interface.
Examples
Turn on IPv6 on an interface
Infoblox > set ipv6_disable_on_dad on
WARNING: This operation will reboot the system.
Do you want to proceed? (y or n): y
SYSTEM REBOOTING!
set ipv6_neighbor
The set ipv6_neighbor command enables definition of an IPv6 neighbor for any of the following: LAN1, LAN2 or
MGMT. Set ipv6_neighbor also allows deletion of an existing IPv6 neighbor entry on the specified interface. For
adding a new neighbor entry, the second required argument is for the link-local MAC address ID of the neighboring
interface for the specified LAN/LAN2/MGMT port.
Another form of this command allows the flushing of specific or general IPv6 neighbor values from the specified
interface. Prefixes and polled neighbor states can also be specified and combined in a statement.
Syntax
set ipv6_neighbor {add|clear} {LAN|LAN2|MGMT} [all] [prefix] ipv6-address ll_address
[state]
Argument Description
ipv6_address The IPv6 address of the neighboring interface.
ll_address The 48-bit link-local MAC ID of the neighboring interface. Argument is re-
quired for addition of a new IPv6 neighbor entry for the interface.
[all] Optional argument to clear the entire list of IPv6 entries for the specified
interface.
[prefix] Optional argument needed if all entries are to be flushed for an IPv6 pre-
fix. CIDR mask is required as part of the address specification.
[state] Optional argument needed if entries of a specific type are to be flushed
or defined for an IPv6 prefix. Permitted values for the state argument in-
clude the following: permanent, noarp, reachable, and stale.
Example
Infoblox > set ipv6_neighbor add LAN 2001:db8::256:180:c223:214e 02:80:C2:03:DE:05
Infoblox > set ipv6_neighbor add LAN 2001:db8::256:180:c223:214e 02:80:C2:03:DE:05 permanent
set ipv6_ospf
The set ipv6_ospf command writes statistical information to syslog. This command provides informational data
that can be helpful for diagnostic purposes. Setting the log level for OSPFv3 is the only configuration that can be done
for the routing protocol in the NIOS CLI. The statistical information is written (dumped) to syslog. When viewing the
syslog file, lines with names such as ipv6_ospf statistics are the OSPF statistical information. Use the show
ipv6_ospf command to view the OSPF settings.
Syslog level describes the types of messages that are sent to syslog. You can identify the syslog information by using
the level option.
Note: To use this command, the NSQ software package must be installed.
Syntax
set ipv6_ospf log {level}
Argument Description
level Writes OSPF statistics to syslog with a specific associated level. The sup-
ported log levels are: debugging, informational, notifications,
warnings, errors, critical, alerts, and emergencies.
Example
Infoblox > set ipv6_ospf log alerts
set ipv6_status
The set ipv6_status command enables or disables IPv6 on all interfaces.
Syntax
set ipv6_status {enable | disable}
Argument Description
enable Enables IPv6 on all interfaces.
disable Disables IPv6 on all interfaces.
Example
Infoblox > set ipv6_status enable
Statistics Information
Received
packets: 25 bytes: 1518 (1.4 KiB)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 frame: 0
Transmitted
packets: 3 bytes: 218 (218.0 b)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 carrier: 0
Collisions: 0 Txqueuelen: 1000
Statistics Information
Received
packets: 606 bytes: 66780 (65.2 KiB)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 frame: 0
Transmitted
packets: 10 bytes: 540 (540.0 b)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 carrier: 0
Collisions: 0 Txqueuelen: 1000
Syntax
set lcd keys {off | on}
Argument Description
off Disables the LCD input keys on the appliance.
on Re-enables the LCD input keys on the appliance.
Examples
Disable the lcd keys
Infoblox > set lcd keys
Note: You cannot enable or disable the LCD input keys on vNIOS appliances. You can configure the LCD input keys
only on a Grid Master. On a vNIOS appliance, the set lcd keys or set lcd command generates an error.
set lcd_settings
The set lcd_settings command enables you to set the display settings of an LCD. You can specify the number of
seconds after which the LCD screen must reduce the brightness if there is no keypad activity and specify the
brightness level. You can also use this command to set the UID (unit identification) button on Trinzic appliances. For
more information, see set lcd_settings hwident.
Syntax
set lcd_settings autodim <seconds>
set lcd_settings brightness <level>
set lcd_settings hwident [on | off]
Argument Description
<seconds> Sets the number of seconds after which the LCD screen should automatically dim. The
auto-dim value should be in the range of 5 to 3600.
<level> Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Brightness levels are from 1 to 10.
Example
Infoblox > set lcd_settings autodim 8
Infoblox > set lcd_settings brightness 5
Syntax
set lcd_settings hwident {off | on}
Argument Description
off Disables the UID feature on the Trinzic appliance.
on Enables the UID feature on the Trinzic appliance.
Examples
Disable the UID feature
Infoblox > set lcd_settings hwident off
Turning ON the UID feature
Note: You cannot enable or disable the UID feature on vNIOS appliances. You can configure the UID feature only on
Trinzic appliances. On a vNIOS appliance, the set lcd_settings hwident command generates an error.
set license
The set license command installs a license upon entering a valid license string. You must send an email request
to Infoblox to receive a unique license string for your NIOS appliance. Copy the string directly from the email, and
then use CTRL + V to insert it after the CLI command prompt. Use the show license command to view the license
settings. This command is used to install both static (per member) and Grid-wide licenses.
Note: You can install a temporary 60-day license that allows your system to be fully functional while waiting to
receive your permanent license. For more information, see set temp_license on page 111.
Syntax
set license
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set license
Enter license string: EQAAAAKS4n90WFGNUSirwvyUT9/z
Install license? (y or n): y
Infoblox > set license
Enter license string: HQAAALsakOzDKirMdaUsG2Yfk/j0BkhoFjhVfEtu36dJ
Install license? (y or n): y
set lines
The set lines command specifies the number of lines that the appliance displays when you execute a show
command during a session. The default is 20 lines. You can also configure permanent page settings or enter zero (0)
to set paging off.
Syntax
set lines [num | permanent]
Argument Description
num The number of lines the appliance displays when you execute a show
command.
permanent Configures permanent page settings.
Examples
Set the number of lines displayed on each page to 4:
Infoblox > set lines 4
Number of scroll lines set to 4.
Infoblox > show log
May 31 13:30:05 (none) syslog-ng[892]: syslog-ng version 1.6.11 starting
May 31 13:30:05 (none) kernel: Linux version 2.6.17.4 (root@build-aslan) (gcc version
3.2.1) #1 SMP Fri May 18 19:44:21 EDT 2013
May 31 13:30:05 (none) kernel: BIOS-provided physical RAM map:
May 31 13:30:05 (none) kernel: BIOS-e820: 0000000000000000 - 000000000009f800 (usable)
set log_txn_id
The set log_txn_id command enables or disables the display of DHCP transaction IDs in syslog messages. By
default, DHCP transaction ID logging is enabled. When you enable DHCP transaction ID logging, the appliance
displays transaction IDs for the following packets:
• DHCPDISCOVER
• DHCPREQUEST
• DHCPRELEASE
• DHCPDECLINE
• DHCPINFORM
In Grid Manager, the transaction IDs are appended to the end of the corresponding syslog messages with a prefix of
“TransID.” You can view this information in the Administrator tab -> Logs tab -> Syslog tab of Grid Manager.
When you enable this feature, you must restart DHCP service for the feature to take effect. When you disable this
feature, you must perform a force restart services for the change to take effect. Use the show log_txn_id to display
the current status of DHCP transaction ID logging.
Syntax
set log_txn_id (ON|OFF)
Argument Description
ON Enables DHCP transaction ID logging on an appliance.
OFF Disables DHCP transaction ID logging on an appliance.
Example
Enable DHCP transaction ID logging on an appliance
Infoblox > set log_txn_id ON
DHCP Transaction id logging turned ON
DHCP force restart services is required in order for the changed value to take effect
set lom
The set lom command configures the LOM (Lights Out Management) settings for the IPMI interface. To view the
current network settings for the IPMI interface, use the show lom command.
Syntax
set lom
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set lom
Enter LOM IP address: 10.1.1.22
Enter LOM netmask: 255.255.255.0
Enter gateway address [Default: 10.34.10.1]:
LOM network settings:
IP address: 10.34.10.42
Netmask:255.255.255.0
Gateway address: 10.34.10.1
Is this correct? (y or n): y
Are you sure? (y or n): y
set lower_case_ptr_dname
The set lower_case_ptr_dname command converts all the domain names in uppercase characters to lowercase
for PTR records. You can execute this command at the Grid level, member level, or the DNS view level.
Syntax
set lower_case_ptr_dname grid (on|off)
set lower_case_ptr_dname view <view-name> (on|off) [override_grid (on|off)
Argument Description
On Enables the appliance to convert all the domain names in uppercase to
lowercase for PTR records.
off Disables the conversion option. The domain names in PTR records will
remain intact.
<view-name> Specify the DNS view name.
<view-name> on Enables the conversion option at the DNS view level. If you enable the
conversion option at both the Grid and DNS view level, the conversion
option is enabled.
<view-name> off Disables the conversion option at the DNS view level.
override_grid on Overrides the conversion option set at the Grid level. If you enable the
conversion option at the DNS view level and disable at the Grid level, the
conversion option is enabled.
override_grid off Inherits the conversion option set at the Grid level. If you enable the
conversion option at the DNS view level and disable at the Grid level, the
conversion option is enabled.
Example
Infoblox > set lower_case_ptr_dname grid on
set lower_case_ptr_dname grid on
Restart the DNS service in order for changes to take effect
set membership
The set membership command specifies a Grid for the NIOS appliance. Use this command when the network
address has been set (see set network on page 81) and you want to put the appliance in a Grid. You can join an IPv4
appliance to an IPv4-only or a dual mode Grid and an IPv6 appliance to an IPv6-only or a dual mode Grid.
If the IP address is acceptable to the Grid Master, use this command to join the Grid. You can specify either an IPv4
or an IPv6 address of the Grid Master. If you need to re-address the appliance, use theset network command.
Note: When you join a dual mode Grid member to a dual mode Grid, you can enter IPv4 address of the Grid Master
if the Grid communication protocol for the Grid member is set as IPv4 and you can enter IPv6 address of the
Grid Master if the Grid communication protocol for the Grid member is set as IPv6. For information about
setting the communication protocol for a dual mode appliance, refer to the Infoblox Administrator Guide.
Syntax
set membership
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set membership
Join status: No previous attempt to join a Grid.
Enter new Grid Master VIP: 10.1.1.22
Enter Grid Name [Default Infoblox]: DaveyJones
Enter Grid Shared Secret: L0ck37
Join Grid as member with attributes:
Join Grid Master VIP: 10.1.1.22
Grid Name: DaveyJones
Grid Shared Secret: L0ck37
WARNING: Joining a Grid will replace all the data on this node!
Is this correct? (y or n): y
Are you sure? (y or n): y
Syntax
set mgm attached [MGM IP Address] [Port Number]
Argument Description
MGM IP Address IP address of the Master Grid
Port Number Port number of the Master Grid
Example
The following example uses the set mgm attached command.
Console connect [@ Grid IP address]
Infoblox > set maintenancemode
Maintenance Mode > set mgm attached [MGM IP address] [Port Number]
This command will force the Grid to get attached.
Are you sure you want to continue? (y or n): y
set mld_version_1
The set mld_version_1 command sets the IPv6 MLD (Multicast Listener Discovery) protocol to version 1, as
described in RFC 2710, Multicast Listener Discovery for IPv6. MLD enables the appliance to detect multicast listeners
on its directly attached links and discover which multicast addresses are of interest.
The appliance runs MLD version 2, as described in RFC 3810, Multicast Listener Discovery Version 2 for IPv6, by
default. MLD version 2 is interoperable with version 1.
Syntax
set mld_version_1
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set mld_version_1
Current MLD version: 2
Set Multicast Listener Discovery Version 1? (y or n): y
New MLD Settings:
Use MLD version 1: Yes
Is this correct? (y or n): y
MLD version: 1 is saved to database.
MLD version is set for IPv6.
Note: This command is not supported for IPv6 in NIOS 7.0 and later releases. When you enable DNS network
monitoring, there is a significant impact on DNS query performance.
Syntax
set monitor dns {on | off}
Argument Description
on Enables network monitoring for DNS.
off Disables network monitoring for DNS.
Examples
Turn on DNS network monitoring
Infoblox > set monitor dns on
Turning On DNS Network Monitoring...
Note: This command is not supported for IPv6 in NIOS 7.0 and later releases.
Syntax
set monitor dns alert {on | off}
set monitor dns alert modify {port | txid} over threshold_value {packets | percent}
Argument Description
on Enables DNS alert monitoring.
off Disables DNS alert monitoring.
modify Sets the thresholds for invalid DNS responses.
port Enter port to set the threshold for invalid ports.
txid Enter txid to set the threshold for invalid TXIDs.
threshold_value Enter the number of packets or percentage for the threshold.
packets Enter packets if you want to set the threshold as a total packet count.
percent Enter percentage if you want to set the threshold as a percentage of the
total traffic. For a percentage-based threshold, the appliance does not
generate a threshold crossing event if the traffic level is less than 100
packets per minute.
Examples
Turning on and off DNS alert monitoring
Infoblox > set monitor dns alert on
Infoblox > set monitor dns alert off
Triggering a DNS alert when the percentage of invalid DNS responses on UDP ports exceeds 70% per
minute
Infoblox > set monitor dns alert modify port over 70 percent
Triggering a DNS alert when the total packet count of invalid DNS responses with mismatched TXIDs is over
100 packets per minute
Infoblox > set monitor dns alert modify txid over 100 packets
set named_recv_sock_buf_size
You can use the set named_recv_sock_buf_size command to tune the BIND receive socket buffer memory to a
maximum of 8 MB. The DNS receive socket buffer holds BIND packets that are queued on the UDP (User Datagram
Protocol) port from the NIC (Network Interface Controller). This command is useful when you want to increase the
BIND receive buffer size to accommodate occasional burst traffic and high volume DNS recursive queries. Note that
the same buffer is also used for updates and non-recursive queries. Use the show named_recv_sock_buf_size to
view the current buffer size.
Note: Ensure that you use this command only when you are dealing with burst traffic situations in high volume
deployments.
Syntax
set named_recv_sock_buf_size {N}
Argument Description
N The number of kilobytes to which you want to set the BIND receive socket
buffer size. The minimum is 120 kilobytes and the maximum is 8192. The
default is 1536.
Example
Set the BIND receive socket buffer size to 5000 KB
Infoblox > set named_recv_sock_buf_size 5000
Infoblox >
set network
The set network command specifies an address for a NIOS appliance so that it can join a network, with the option
of joining a Grid. You can configure either IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or both for a NIOS appliance. If the appliance
is configured with an IPv6 address, it can join a Grid using the IPv6 address of the Grid Master. Use the show network
command to view the network settings.
set network supports configuration of both IPv4 and IPv6 interface addresses.
Syntax
set network
This command has no arguments.
Example
Specifying an IPv4 address
Infoblox > set network
NOTICE: All HA configuration is performed from the GUI. This interface is used only to
configure a standalone node or to join a grid.
Enter IP address:10.35.1.104
Enter netmask [Default: 255.255.255.0]:
Enter gateway address [Default: 10.35.0.1]:
Enter VLAN tag [Default: Untagged]:
Enter DSCP value [Default: Inherited from Grid: 0]:
NOTICE: Additional IPv6 interface can be configured only via GUI.
Configure IPv6 network settings? (y or n):n
Become grid member? (y or n): n
Note: After you confirm your network settings, the Infoblox application automatically restarts.
After configuring the network settings, you cannot change the type of network connectivity of the appliance through
CLI. For example, if the appliance is configured in IPv4-only mode, then you can change only the IPv4 interface
settings through CLI. But the type of network connectivity for the appliance can be changed through GUI.
set nogrid
The set nogrid command removes the specified member from the current Grid. Execute this command from the
Grid member. This command is valid only on a member.
Note: Infoblox recommends that you use this command only in an emergency, such as when the network is down
between the master and the member. Otherwise, you should configure the member to leave the Grid using the
GUI on the Grid Master.
Syntax
set nogrid
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set nogrid
The normal method to configure a node to leave a Grid is to use the GUI on the Grid
Master. This method is only used for emergencies (e.g. network is down from the master
to this node).
Is this such an emergency? y
The current node will become a standalone machine, with default values for Grid
settings.
Are you sure? (y or n) y
The network settings have been updated.
set nomastergrid
In a Multi-Grid environment, the set nomastergrid command enables a Grid to leave the current Master Grid. This
command is valid only on the Multi-Grid Master.
Syntax
set nomastergrid
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set nomastergrid
This grid is going to leave master grid
Are you sure? (y or n): y
Grid is not joined to a master grid. Exiting without making any change
set nosafemode
The set nosafemode command disables safe mode on the NIOS appliance by re-enabling DNS and DHCP services.
For more information, see set safemode on page 97.
Syntax
set nosafemode
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set nosafemode
set ospf
The set ospf command writes statistical information to syslog. This command provides informational data that can
be helpful for diagnostic purposes. The statistical information is written (dumped) to syslog. When viewing the
syslog file, lines with names such as ospf statistics are the OSPF statistical information. Use the show ospf
command to view the OSPF settings.
Syslog level describes the types of messages that are sent to syslog. You can identify the syslog information by using
the level option.
Note: To use this command, the NSQ software package must be installed.
Syntax
set ospf log {level}
Argument Description
level Writes OSPF statistics to syslog with a specific associated level. The
supported log levels are: debugging, informational,
notifications, warnings, errors, critical, alerts, and
emergencies.
Example
Infoblox > set ospf log alerts
set phonehome
The set phonehome command enables a Grid Master or an independent appliance to email reports monthly and
after each upgrade to Infoblox Technical Support and other specified recipients.
The reports provide status and event information about the Grid or independent appliance and its services. The
report is an XML document that includes the following information:
• The phone home feature version.
• The report type, such as periodic and test.
• The time of the report.
• The Infoblox Support ID that was assigned to the account.
• Information about the Grid, such as its NIOS version, name, VIP, Grid Master hostname, LAN IP, and the number
of Grid members and appliances in the Grid.
• The upgrade history of the Grid.
• Information about each Grid member, such as the hostname, IP address, status, role (such as standalone,
master), and if the member is an HA pair. If the member is a peer in a DHCP failover association, the report also
includes the DHCP failover status.
• Hardware information, such as the hardware type, serial number, HA status, and uptime.
• Information about the interfaces, such as the interface name and IP addresses.
• Resource usage information, such as CPU and system temperature, and CPU, database, disk, and memory
usage.
Syntax
set phonehome {on | off}
Argument Description
on Enables the appliance to send status and event reports to specified
recipients.
off Disables the function to send reports.
Examples
Turning on the phone home feature
Infoblox > set phonehome on
set promote_master
The set promote_master command specifies a NIOS appliance as the new Grid Master in the case of a Grid Master
failure. The new Grid Master then alerts all the Grid members to redirect their traffic to it. If you have configured
multi-site reporting cluster, you can modify the primary reporting site. For information about reporting clusters, refer
to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.
You can do one of the following to promote a master candidate to a Grid Master:
• Immediately notify all Grid members about the promotion.
• Set a sequential notification to provide wait time for Grid members to join the new Grid Master. Staggering the
restarts of Grid members can minimize DNS outages. The sequential order for Grid members to join the new
Grid Master begins with the old Grid Master and then the Grid members in FQDN order. The default delay time is
120 seconds. You can configure the delay time from a minimum of 30 seconds up to 600 seconds.
For this command to be effective, you must have previously specified an appliance as the Grid Master candidate.
Then when you lose the Grid Master, you can remotely (SSH) log in to the Grid Master candidate and execute this
command.
Note: When the previous Grid Master comes back on line, it automatically joins the Grid as a master candidate.
Syntax
set promote_master
This command has no arguments.
Examples
Infoblox > set promote_master
Do you want a delay between notification to Grid members? (y or n):
Enter n to promote the master candidate and send notifications to all Grid members immediately. The appliance
displays the following:
This action will immediately promote master candidate to become the Grid Master. This
feature is designed to be used primarily for disaster recovery.
Are you sure you want to do this? (y or n): y
The current member will become the Grid Master.
Are you really sure you want to do this? (y or n): y
Member promotion beginning on this member.
Enter y to promote the master candidate to the Grid Master immediately and specify the delay time for the Grid
members to join the new Grid Master. The appliance displays the following:
Set delay time for notification to Grid members? [Default: 120s]: 200
This action will immediately promote master candidate to become the Grid Master. This
feature is designed to be used primarily for disaster recovery.
Are you sure you want to do this? (y or n): y
The current member will become the Grid Master. The Grid members will be notified
sequentially with a delay of 200 seconds.
Are you really sure you want to do this? (y or n): y
If you have configured multi-site reporting cluster, the appliance displays all the reporting sites in the order of
priority you have configured. For example if you have configured the following reporting sites: site 4(priority 1),
site 2 (priority 2), site 1(priority 3), and site 3 (priority 4)
set prompt
Use the set prompt command to change the prompt to the host name, user@host name, host IP address, or user@
host IP address. Note that the prompt displayed in the command line interface (CLI) can be set only on the active Grid
Master node. Once you execute the set prompt command, the prompt displayed for all Grid members is set
accordingly and you can see the prompt when you log in to the CLI for each Grid member.
Syntax
set prompt {hostname | user@hostname | ip | user@ip | default}
Argument Description
hostname Sets the prompt to the host name of the computer from which you access
the appliance.
user@hostname Sets the prompt to the user name@ the host name of the computer from
which you access the appliance.
ip Sets the prompt to the IP address of the host.
user@ip Sets the prompt to the user name@ the IP address of the host.
default Sets the prompt to “Infoblox >”.
Example
Infoblox > set prompt user@hostname
admin@infoblox >
admin@infoblox > set prompt user@ip
admin@172.31.1.254 >
set recursion_query_timeout
Use the set recursion_query_timeout command to configure the maximum time allowed for a recursive query
to wait for a response before timing out. Setting the timeout value to 0 returns to the default timeout behavior, which
is to wait at least 30 seconds and up to 40 seconds before timing out.
Note: When you enable this on an HA pair, ensure that you run the command and set the same values on both nodes
of the HA pair. No service restart is required when you use this command.
This command is designed to mitigate phantom domain attacks. For more information about this, refer to the Infoblox
NIOS Administrator Guide.
Syntax
set recursion_query_timeout <timeout>
set recursion_query_timeout 0
Argument Description
timeout The maximum time allowed for a recursive query to wait for a response
before timing out. Valid values are 10 to 30, inclusive.
0 Returns to default timeout behavior, which is to wait at least 30 seconds
and up to 40 seconds under certain circumstances.
Example
Infoblox > set recursion_query_timeout 30
set remote_console
The set remote_console command enables and disables access to the NIOS appliance using a remote console.
Use the show remote_console command to view the remote console settings.
Note: Infoblox recommends that you close any port that is not being used, for security reasons. An open, unused
port offers the potential for unwanted access to your network.
Syntax
set remote_console
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set remote_console
Enable remote console access (Grid level)? (y or n): y
New remote console access settings:
Remote console access enabled: Yes
Is this correct? (y or n): y
set reporting_cert
In a Grid with a reporting server, you can use the set reporting_cert command to generate a new set of SSL
certificates on all forwarders and the indexer. You can use this command only on the Grid Master.
Syntax
set reporting_cert
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set reporting_cert
Generate new reporting certificate? (y or n): y
Reporting certificates generated.
set reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode
Use the set reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode command to enable the Grid Master to prevent from rolling
the reporting data from the buckets stored on a peer node. This helps you avoid data loss due to network issues or
any problem with the connection between the peer nodes. Note that you can run this command only on the Grid
Master.
Syntax
set reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode [on|off]
Argument Description
on Enables the cluster maintenance mode. When you enable this feature,
the Grid Master stops the rolling of reporting data from peer nodes.
off Disables the cluster maintenance mode.
Example
Maintenance Mode > set reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode on
Reporting cluster maintenance mode is enabled
Can be run only on the grid master.
When reporting cluster maintenance mode is enabled replication factor or search factor
policies will not be enforced.
set revert_grid
Use the set revert_grid command to revert to a version of software that was running previously on a Grid or on
an independent appliance or HA pair. Be aware that when you revert to this software, any configurations made to the
currently running software are lost. You can back up the current data before you revert so that you can later determine
what configuration changes are missing.
Syntax
set revert_grid
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set revert_grid
set safemode
The set safemode command disables DNS and DHCP services. Use this command to troubleshoot a NIOS appliance
with unreliable services.
This command restarts all the services, including DNS and DHCP. DNS and DHCP remain active only long enough to
write named.conf and dhcp.conf files. These services then shut down. All other services remain functional. This
allows you to review the named.conf and dhcp.conf files to determine and alleviate the cause of the appliance
distress.
Once you have determined the problem, you can reinstate DNS and DHCP services using the set nosafemode
command.
Syntax
set safemode
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set safemode
set scheduled
Use the set scheduled command to specify the number of times per hour the appliance checks if it needs to restart
services when the task scheduling feature is enabled. The appliance restarts services only when the execution of a
scheduled task requires a service restart.
You can set the value from 0 to 60, and the default value is 60. When you set the value to 0, the appliance turns off
the automatic restart feature. You must manually restart services or schedule a restart of services for the scheduled
change to take effect.
Use the show scheduled to view the number of times per hour the appliance checks whether an automatic restart of
services is required.
Syntax
set scheduled task restarts [0-60]
Argument Description
0-60 The number of times per hour the appliance checks if it needs to restart
services when the task scheduling feature is enabled. You can enter any
number from 0 to 60. The default is 60.
A value of 0 turns off the automatic restart feature.
Example
Enter the following command to enable the appliance to check 10 times per hour whether an automatic restart of
services is required:
Infoblox > set scheduled task restarts 10
The appliance checks 10 times per hour if it needs to restart services, which is every six minutes of the hour. For
example, if you enter the command at 3:15 p.m., the appliance checks if it needs to restart services every six minutes
starting at the hour (3:00 p.m.). Therefore, the next checks are at 3:18, 3:24, 3:30, 3:36, 3:42, 3:48, 3:54, and 4:00
p.m.
set security
The set security command allows you to specify IP or network addresses that can access the appliance through
the GUI. The appliance denies access to addresses that are not specified. Use the show security command to view
the security settings.
Syntax
set security
This command has no arguments.
Example
In the following example, security is enabled to restrict access to the NIOS appliance (through the GUI) to the IP
address range 10.1.1.1:
set session_timeout
Use the set session_timeout command to specify how long a session remains open when there is no user activity.
Use the show session_timeout command to view the session_timeout setting.
Syntax
set session_timeout
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set session_timeout
Current GUI/CLI timeout is 60000 seconds (16:40:00)
WARNING: Changing the session timeout will cause GUI users to be logged out.
New GUI/CLI session timeout (in seconds, 0 to abort)? 90000
Syntax
set smartnic monitor-mode {on|off}
Argument Description
on Enables monitor mode for the Threat Protection service.
off Disables monitor mode for the Threat Protection service.
Examples
Enable debugging
Infoblox > set smartnic monitor-mode on
Disable debugging
Infoblox > set smartnic monitor-mode off
set snmptrap
The set snmptrap command sends SNMP traps to the trap receiver you specify. You can use the optional v3
command to generate SNMPv3 traps. For information about SNMP, see Chapter 6, Monitoring with SNMP in the
Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.
Use the show snmp command to get information about SNMP objects.
Syntax
set snmptrap variable {name of an SNMP variable, in dotted or symbolic format} address
{the address of the trap receiver} [v3] [snmpuser]
Argument Description
name of an SNMP variable The name or OID (object ID) of the SNMP object. For example, you can
enter sysName.0 or .1.3.6.1.4.1.2021.11.53.0.
address of the trap The IPv4 or IPv6 address of the management system that receives SNMP
receiver traps.
snmpuser The user name of the SNMPv3 user account. This is optional. If you do not
provide a user name, the appliance uses the first SNMPv3 user on the list.
Examples
Sending SNMP traps to a specific trap receiver
Enter the following on the appliance:
Infoblox > set snmptrap variable sysName.0 address 10.0.0.11
The appliance sends the following acknowledgement to the trap receiver:
2011-02-23 23:02:51 10.0.0.11 [UDP: [10.0.0.11]:35597->[10.0.0.11]]:
DISMAN-EVENT-MIB::sysUpTimeInstance = Timeticks: (42) 0:00:00.42
SNMPv2-MIB::snmpTrapOID.0 = OID: SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0
2011-02-23 23:02:53 10.0.0.11 [UDP: [10.0.0.11]:52367->[10.0.0.11]]:
DISMAN-EVENT-MIB::sysUpTimeInstance = Timeticks: (42) 0:00:00.42
SNMPv2-MIB::snmpTrapOID.0 = OID: SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0
set ssl_tls_ciphers
The set ssl_tls_ciphers command allows you to enable or disable the SSL/TLS cipher suites. You can enable any
specific cipher suite or all the cipher suites. The default cipher suites are enabled in a specific order. However, you
can change this default order. Note that you cannot disable all the cipher suites. At least one cipher suite must be
enabled.
The default cipher suites are enabled in the following order:
1. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
2. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
3. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA
4. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA
5. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256
6. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256
7. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
8. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA
9. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256
10. TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA
11. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
12. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA
13. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256
You can also enable the following cipher suites that are disabled by default:
• TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA
• TLS_DH_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA
• TLS_DH_DSS_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA
• TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA
• TLS_RSA_WITH_RC4_128_SHA
• TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
• TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256
• TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
• TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256
You can use the show ssl_tls_ciphers command to view the enabled SSL/TLS cipher suites. For information, see
show ssl_tls_ciphers on page 200.
Syntax
set ssl_tls_ciphers enable suite_name [ position ]
set ssl_tls_ciphers disable position
set ssl_tls_ciphers enable_all
Argument Description
enable Enables the cipher suites.
suite_name Specifies the name of a particular cipher suite.
all Enables all cipher suites.
position Specifies the position of a cipher suite.
Argument Description
disable Disables the cipher suites.
Examples
Enable all cipher suites
Infoblox > set ssl_tls_ciphers enable_all
All cipher suites were enabled
The following services need to be restarted manually: GUI
set ssl_tls_protocols
The set ssl_tls_protocols command allows you to enable or disable the SSL/TLS protocols. You can enable any
one or all of the following protocols: TLSv1.0, TLSv1.1, or TLSv1.2. By default, TLSv1.0 is enabled. Note that you
cannot change the SSL/TLS protocol when the SSL/TLS setting is set to default mode. You must set the SSL/TLS
setting to the override mode in order to change the SSL/TLS protocol. For information about SSL/TLS settings, see
set ssl_tls_settings on page 106.
You can use the show ssl_tls_protocols command to view the enabled SSL/TLS protocols. For information, see
show ssl_tls_protocols on page 201.
Syntax
set ssl_tls_protocols [ enable | disable ] [ TLSv1.0 | TLSv1.1 | TLSv1.2 ]
Argument Description
enable Enables the SSL/TLS protocols.
TLSv1.0 Enables the TLSv1.0 protocol.
TLSv1.1 Enables the TLSv1.1 protocol.
TLSv1.2 Enables the TLSv1.2 protocol.
disable Disables the SSL/TLS protocols. Note that you cannot disable all the
SSL/TLS protocols. At least one protocol must be enabled.
Examples
Enable TLSv1.2 protocol
Infoblox > set ssl_tls_protocols enable TLSv1.2
TLSv1.2 was enabled. Current configurations is: TLSv1.0 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2
The following services need to be restarted manually: GUI
set ssl_tls_settings
You can use the set ssl_tls_settings command to override or restore the default SSL/TLS settings. When the
SSL/TLS settings are set to the override mode, you can modify the default SSL/TLS protocols and ciphers. When the
SSL/TLS settings are set to the default mode, you cannot override the default SSL/TLS protocols and ciphers. The
appliance uses the default SSL/TLS protocols and ciphers. Use the show ssl_tls_settings on page 202 to see
whether SSL/TLS settings are set to the default or override mode.
Syntax
set ssl_tls_settings [default | override]
Argument Description
default Sets the default mode for SSL/TLS settings. When the SSL/TLS
settings is set to the default mode, the appliance uses the default
SSL/TLS protocols and ciphers.
override Sets the override mode for SSL/TLS settings. When the SSL/TLS
settings is set to the override mode, the appliance overrides the
default SSL/TLS protocols and ciphers.
Example
Infoblox > set ssl_tls_settings override
The following services need to be restarted manually: GUI
set static_route
Use the set static_route command to configure static routes on your appliance. You can create new IPv4 and IPv6
static routes, move static route to a desired position in the list of static routes, move static routes up and down in the
list, or move static route at a specific position up or down in the list of static routes. You can also delete an existing
static route, delete static routes at a specific position, or delete all existing static routes for IPv4, IPv6 or both
protocols. Use the show static_routes command to view the current configuration of static routes on your appliance.
Syntax
set static_route add network/cidr gateway [position]
set static_route move network/cidr gateway new-position
set static_route move network/cidr gateway (up|down)
set static_route move (v4|v6) old-position new-position
set static_route move (v4|v6) old-position (up|down)
set static_route delete network/cidr gateway
set static_route delete (v4|v6) position
set static_route delete (all|v4|v6)
Argument Description
add network/cidr gateway Creates a new static route and optionally specifies its position in
[position] the list of static routes.
move network/cidr gateway Moves a static route to a new position in the list of static routes.
new-position
move network/cidr gateway Moves a static route up or down in the list of static routes.
[up|down]
move (v4|v6) [old-position] Moves an IPv4 or IPv6 static route from its existing position to a
[new-position] new position in the list of static routes.
move (v4|v6) [old-position] Moves an IPv4 or IPv6 static route up or down from its current
(up|down) position in the list of static routes.
delete network/cidr gateway Deletes an existing static route.
delete (v4|v6) [position] Deletes an IPv4 or IPv6 static route, at a specific position, from the
list of static routes.
delete (all|v4|v6) Deletes all static routes, all IPv4 static routes, or all IPv6 static
routes.
Examples
Adding a new static route
Infoblox > set static_route add 10.6.112.0/24 10.6.42.1
Infoblox > set static_route add 2001:1234:5678::/112 2001:1234::42
Moving an IPv4 or IPv6 static route from its current position to a new position in the list of static routes
Infoblox > set static_route move v4 1 12
Infoblox > set static_route move v6 1 12
Moving an IPv4 or IPv6 static route up or down from its current position in the list of static routes
Infoblox > set static_route move v4 12 up
Infoblox > set static_route move v6 12 up
Infoblox > set static_route move v4 1 down
Infoblox > set static_route move v6 1 down
Deleting an IPv4 or IPv6 static route at a specific position in the list of static routes
Infoblox > set static_route delete v4 1
Infoblox > set static_route delete v6 2
set support_access
The set support_access command enables and disables support access. This feature is disabled (off) by default.
Enabling this feature allows Infoblox Support (Tier 3 access) to perform root level diagnostics on an appliance that is
in severe distress. A special key is required to access the appliance at root level, and only Infoblox Support (Tier 3)
can generate this key.
Note: Once the problem has been resolved, Infoblox recommends that you turn off this port. Any open port that is
not in use can become a security risk.
Syntax
set support_access
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set support_access
Enable support access (Grid level)? (y or n): y
New support access settings:
Support access enabled: Yes
Is this correct? (y or n): y
set sysName
You can use the set sysName command to set the FQDN (fully qualified domain name) of the appliance to allow
configured SNMP management system to query the sysName value. If the appliance is an HA pair, you can use the
name2 command to set the FQDN of node 2 of the HA pair.
Syntax
set sysName name1 [name2]
Argument Description
name1 The FQDN of the appliance.
name2 The FQDN of node 2 of an HA pair.
Examples
Setting the FQDN of the appliance
Enter the following on the appliance:
Infoblox > set sysName eng.corp100.com
set temp_license
The set temp_license command generates and installs a temporary 60-day license for a fully functional NIOS
appliance and IBOS (Infoblox Orchestration Server), or a temporary 90-day license for an IF-MAP Starter Kit on a
VMware virtual appliance. Depending on the appliance model, the list of temporary licenses varies. Use the show
license command to view the license settings.
DNS and DHCP services DNSone (DNS, DHCP) Installs DNS and DHCP licenses
DNS and DHCP services with Grid DNS with Grid (DNS, DHCP, Grid) Installs DNS, DHCP, and Grid
licenses
DHCP services with Grid Network Services for Voice (DHCP, Installs DHCP and Grid licenses
Grid)
DNS services Add DNS Server license Installs a DNS license
DHCP services Add DHCP Server license Installs a DHCP license
Grid Add Grid license Installs a Grid license
IF-MAP service on an IBOS Add IF-MAP Service license You cannot install other services,
such as DNS and DHCP, on an IBOS.
Microsoft server management Add Microsoft management license You can install other licenses with
the Microsoft management license.
VMware virtual appliance Add vNIOS license For VMware virtual appliances only.
You can install other licenses with
the vNIOS license.
IF-MAP federation Add IF-MAP Federation license Installs a 90-day temporary IF-MAP
federation license.
Multi-Grid management Add Multi-Grid Management license Installs a Multi-Grid license for
Multi-Grid management
Query Redirection Add Query Redirection license Installs a query redirection license
Reporting service Add Reporting license Installs a license on the reporting
server
Response Policy Zones support Add Response Policy Zones For support of Response Policy
Zones
FireEye integrated RPZ support Add FireEye license Installs FireEye license
Cloud Platform Appliances Add Cloud Network Automation Installs Cloud Network Automation
license license
Syntax
set temp_license
This command has no arguments.
Example
Installing a temporary license on the NIOS appliance:
Infoblox > set temp_license
1. DNSone (DNS, DHCP)
2. DNSone with Grid (DNS, DHCP, Grid)
3. Network Services for Voice (DHCP, Grid)
4. Add DNS Server license
5. Add DHCP Server license
6. Add Grid license
7. Add Microsoft management license
8. Add IF-MAP Federation license
9. Add Multi-Grid Management license
10. Add Query Redirection license
11. Add Reporting license
12. Add Load Balancer license
13. Add Response Policy Zones license
14. Add FireEye license
15. Add DNS Traffic Control license
16. Add Cloud Network Automation license
Select license (1-16) or q to quit:
set term
Use the set term command to set the correct terminal type for future commands in the current session.
Syntax
set term
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > set term vt100
set thresholdtrap
Use the set thresholdtrap command to enable the SNMP trap for CPU usage and to configure the trigger and reset
values of the trap. The CPU usage trap is disabled by default. When you use this command to change the trigger and
reset values, you enable the trap and the appliance sends and resets traps based on the configured values. When
CPU usage of an appliance exceeds the trigger threshold for 15 seconds, the appliance sends a “CPU usage above
threshold value” trap. After the appliance sends the “CPU usage above threshold value” trap, it sends a “CPU usage
OK” trap when the CPU usage dips below the reset threshold.
Use the show thresholdtrap command to view the current settings of the CPU usage trap. Note that the CPU usage
trap is disabled by default, and the trigger value is set at 100 and reset value at 0. For information about Infoblox
SNMP traps, refer to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.
Syntax
set thresholdtrap {type} trigger {value} reset {value}
Argument Description
type The type of threshold trap. Enter CpuUsage to enable the CPU usage trap
and set the trigger and reset values.
Valid values are: NetworkCapacity, DBObjects, Disk, Memory, Rootfs,
CpuUsage, Reporting, ReportingVolume, FDUsage
value (for trigger) The trigger value of the SNMP trap. When CPU usage exceeds this value,
the appliance sends a “CPU usage above threshold value” trap.
value (for reset) The reset value of the SNMP trap. When CPU usage dips below this value,
the appliance sends a “CPU usage OK” trap. Ensure that the reset value
is smaller than the trigger value.
Example
Enabling the CPU usage trap and set the trigger and reset values
Infoblox > set thresholdtrap CpuUsage trigger 80 reset 71
Infoblox >
When CPU usage exceeds 80% of capacity for 15 seconds, the appliance sends the “CPU usage above threshold
value” trap. The appliance sends the “CPU usage OK” trap when CPU usage dips below the reset value of 71.
Following is a sample SNMP output of this example:
2011-09-30 04:32:20 ib-10-35-107-9.infoblox.com [UDP: [10.35.107.9]:44183->[10.35.107.9]]:
DISMAN-EVENT-MIB::sysUpTimeInstance = Timeticks: (50991) 0:08:29.91
SNMPv2-MIB::snmpTrapOID.0 = OID: SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.1.3.0
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.1.0 = STRING: "10.35.107.9"
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.3.0 = STRING: "cpu_usage"
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.6.0 = INTEGER: 100
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.7.0 = INTEGER: 80
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.8.0 = INTEGER: 71
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.11.0 = STRING: "CPU usage above threshold value."
2011-09-30 04:33:12 ib-10-35-107-9.infoblox.com [UDP: [10.35.107.9]:44183->[10.35.107.9]]:
DISMAN-EVENT-MIB::sysUpTimeInstance = Timeticks: (56202) 0:09:22.02
SNMPv2-MIB::snmpTrapOID.0 = OID: SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.1.3.0
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.1.0 = STRING: "10.35.107.9"
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.3.0 = STRING: "cpu_usage"
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.6.0 = INTEGER: 5
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.7.0 = INTEGER: 80
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.8.0 = INTEGER: 71
SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.7779.3.1.1.1.2.11.0 = STRING: "CPU usage OK."
set traffic_capture
The set traffic_capture command allows you to capture the traffic for one or all of the ports on a NIOS
appliance and save the traffic capture in a file. To capture traffic, the NIOS appliance must have a minimum of 500
MB of free disk space; otherwise, the traffic capture might fail.
The NIOS appliance saves all traffic it captures in a .cap file and compresses it into a .tar.gz file. The size of the .cap
file is limited to 4 GB for Infoblox-4010, Infoblox-4030, Infoblox-4030-10GE, and PT-4000, and the size is limited to
1 GB for all other NIOS appliances. In Grid Manager, you can download the traffic capture file after the traffic capture
stops by navigating to the Grid tab -> Grid Manager tab -> Members tab -> and click Traffic Capture from the Toolbar.
To view information about the traffic capture running on the member, see show traffic_capture_status on page 208.
You can also transfer the traffic capture file to remote hosts either using FTP or SCP. You cannot transfer the traffic
capture files when the traffic capture is in progress. Note that this operation may take a long time to complete.
Syntax
set traffic_capture on [port <all|lan1|lan2|mgmt|ha>] [vlan <id>] [duration <seconds>]
[filter 'valid-tcpdump-filter-expression'] [with-rolling]
set traffic_capture off
set traffic_capture transfer [ftp|scp] <server-ip> <user-name> <user-password>
[dest <file_name>]
Argument Description
on Starts the traffic capture.
off Stops the traffic capture after you have started it.
port Specifies the port for which you want to capture the traffic:
all • Captures traffic on all ports.
lan1 • Captures traffic on the LAN1 port.
lan2 • Captures traffic on the LAN2 port.
mgmt
• Captures traffic on the MGMT port.
ha
• Captures traffic on the HA port.
The default is LAN1. Note that if you have enabled the LAN2 failover
feature, the LAN1 and LAN2 ports generate the same output. (For
information about the LAN2 failover feature, see the About Port
Redundancy section in the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.)
vlan <id> Captures traffic for the vLAN interface on LAN1 or LAN2.
duration <seconds> Specifies the duration in seconds for which you want the traffic capture
to run. The default is 1800 seconds.
filter Allows you to set the “tcpdump” filter for traffic capture.
'valid-tcpdump-filter-expr
ession'
with-rolling Enables rolling of traffic capture file. When the traffic capture file reaches
the maximum size limit, the appliance automatically saves the file into a
new file and continues capturing the traffic. The appliance can save up to
4 traffic capture files.
transfer Allows you to transfer the traffic capture file to an FTP server or a SCP
server.
ftp Transfers the traffic capture file to an FTP server.
Argument Description
scp Transfers the traffic capture file to an SCP server.
Example
Start the traffic capture
Infoblox > set traffic_capture on
Traffic capture started successfully.
WARNING: When you use the set traffic_capture transfer command, the user password is logged in the
history. In order to avoid exposure of the user password, you can enter dash (-) instead of the actual
password in the <user-password> field. You can enter the password when the appliance prompts for
the password.
set wins_forwarding
Use the set wins_fowarding command to configure the appliance to forward WINS packets to Microsoft DNS
and DHCP servers. You can enable or disable this feature for the entire Grid or override Grid-level settings for specific
Grid members. To configure Grid level setting, you must execute this command on the Grid Master.
To view information about the current packet forwarding configuration, see show wins_forwarding on page 214.
Syntax
set wins_forwarding grid|member
Argument Description
grid Configures all members in the Grid to enable or disable the forwarding of
WINS packets to Microsoft DNS and DHCP servers. Grid-level setting can
be set only on the Grid Master.
member Overrides the Grid settings to enable or disable packet forwarding for a
specific Grid member.
Examples
Enable packet forwarding for the Grid
Infoblox > set wins_forwarding grid
This command will change default settings for WINS packets forwarding (will affect
members inheriting grid settings). Continue? (y or n): y
Enable WINS packets forwarding? (y or n): y
Enter default WINS server IP: 1.0.0.123
Select output interface from the list:
1. MGMT
2. LAN
3. LAN2
4. VIP
WINS packets forwarding is enabled. WINS packets will be forwarded to
"1.0.0.123".
Overriding Grid-level configuration and disable packet forwarding for a specific Grid member
Infoblox > set wins_forwarding member
WINS forwarding on grid level is enabled. WINS server IP is 1.0.0.123.
show admin_group_acl
The show admin_group_acl command displays admin groups that have ACL settings.
Syntax
show admin_group_acl
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following example shows the response when none of the admin groups have enabled ACL settings.
Infoblox > show admin_group_acl
None of Admin Groups have enabled ACL settings.
show arp
The show arp command displays ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) data to view mappings. This allows you to see
if the current state matches the mappings. If the mappings are out of date, use the reset arp command. This
command is also useful for troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
Syntax
show arp
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following example shows the IP address (10.1.1.1), MAC address (00:04:96:1D:19:80), and type of
connection (ethernet).
Infoblox > show arp
? (10.1.1.1) at 00:04:96:1D:19:80 [ether] or LAN
show auto_provision
The show auto_provision command shows the state of auto-provisioning for an appliance. It displays whether
auto-provisioning is enabled or disabled for an appliance.
Syntax
show auto_provision
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show auto_provision
Auto Provision is enabled
show bgp
The show bgp command displays information about the BGP configuration on the appliance, reachability information
about neighbors, and BGP routes to destinations. You can specify the command with or without an argument. A
command without an argument defaults to show bgp route.
For information about how to write statistical information to syslog, see set bgp log on page 37.
Syntax
show bgp {route | neighbor | summary | config}
Argument Description
route Displays the BGP routing table.
summary Displays the BGP protocol summary.
neighbor Displays information about all known BGP neighbors.
config Displays the running BGP configuration file.
Example
The following examples are for illustration only. The actual output varies based on the Quagga version.
Infoblox > show bgp route
BGP table version is 0, local router ID is 50.0.1.2
Status codes: s suppressed, d damped, h history, * valid, > best, i - internal,
r RIB-failure, S Stale, R Removed
Origin codes: i - IGP, e - EGP, ? - incomplete
Network Next Hop Metric LocPrf Weight Path
* i 10.0.1.0/24 10.0.1.1 0 100 0 ?
*> 10.0.2.99 11 32768 ?
* i 10.0.2.0/24 10.0.1.99 2 100 0 ?
*> 0.0.0.0 1 32768 ?
* i 50.0.1.1/32 10.0.1.1 0 100 0 i
*> 10.0.2.99 1011 32768 ?
* 50.0.1.2/32 0.0.0.0 1 32768 ?
*> 0.0.0.0 0 32768 i
...
show bloxtools
The show bloxtools command displays the operational status of the bloxTools service and the usage percentage
for the CPU, memory and disk resources.
Syntax
show bloxtools
This command has no arguments.
Example
Following is an example of the output displayed when you execute the command and bloxTools is enabled and its
services are running:
Infoblox > show bloxtools
bloxTools status: enabled(GREEN)
CPU: 1%, Memory: 21%, Hard Disk: 0%
show capacity
The show capacity command displays database capacity limits for your NIOS appliance. This allows you to see the
object counts and types on a member. This command is useful to see the amount of data is assigned to a member
and how that relates to the member’s specified capacity.
Syntax
show capacity
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show capacity
Hardware Type = IB-2000
Database Capacity = 1200000 "objects"
Objects Present = 112466 (9 percent used)
Count Area Type
16638 dns bind_a
15000 dns bind_cname
1000 dns bind_mx
19392 dns bind_ns
15501 dns bind_ptr
836 dns bind_soa
500 dns bulk_host
5000 dns dhcp_host
385 dns dhcp_member
322 dns dhcp_range
1538 dns fixed_address
5000 dns host
5000 dns host_address
5000 dns host_alias
265 dns network
263 dns shared_network_item
500 dns srg_zone_linking
840 dns zone
18018 dns zone_cluster_secondary_server
537 dns zone_ext_secondary_server
208 Grid product_license
show cc_mode
The show cc_mode command displays the Common Criteria settings.
Syntax
show cc_mode
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show cc_mode
Common Criteria Mode Setting:
Common Criteria Mode Enabled (grid-level): Yes
show certificate_auth_admins
The show certificate_auth_admins command displays whether the certificate authentication service is enabled
for admins.
Syntax
show certificate_auth_admins
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show certificate_auth_admins
Certificate authentication is enabled for next admins:
admin
...
[username]
show certificate_auth_services
The show certificate_auth_services command displays the list of certificate authentication services that are
used as effective authorization policies.
Syntax
show certificate_auth_services
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show certificate_auth_services
Effective Certificate Authentication Services:
DoD CaC
[service name]
show config
The show config command displays the DNS or DHCP configuration files, named.conf and dhcpd.conf respectively.
Syntax
show config {dns | dhcp}
show config displays the contents of named.conf and dhcp.conf files. You can page through the output 10
lines at a time.
Argument Description
dns Displays the dns.conf file.
dhcp Displays the dhcp.conf file.
Example
Infoblox > show config dns
include “/infoblox/var/named_conf”;
options {
zone-statistics yes;
directory “/infoblox/var/named_conf”;
version ““;
recursion no;
listen-on {127.0.0.1; 10.0.0.0;}
query-source address 10.0.0.0;
Enter <return> to continue with More lines or enter q<return> to go back to the
command line.
show connections
The show connections command shows the active Internet connections for the NIOS appliance. Use this command
to investigate connectivity issues or processes that may have stopped running.
Syntax
show connections
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following example provides information on:
• Proto: Active protocol, TCP or UDP
• Recev-Q: Packets received
• Send-Q: Packets sent
• Local Address: Host name and type of connection
• Foreign Address: IP address of the system connected to the appliance
• State: State of the connection
show connection_limit
You can use the show connection_limit command to display the per client IP address maximum connection limit
for the following protocols: HTTP and HTTPS. Note that maximum connections here refer to the network level
connections, not application level connections. For example, an HTTPS connection limit of 4 means that there can be
a maximum of four TCP connections between any given client IP address and the appliance that are concerned using
the HTTPS protocol.
To set the maximum connection limit, see set connection_limit on page 42.
Syntax
show connection_limit {http | https}
Argument Description
http The maximum connection limit for the HTTP protocol.
https The maximum connection limit for the HTTPS protocol.
Examples
Showing the Per Client Address Maximum Connection Limit for the HTTP Protocol
Infoblox > show connection_limit http
Current http connection limit: 150
show cpu
The show cpu command displays the processor and memory statistics for the NIOS appliance. This command tells
you how busy the appliance is and indicates if an appliance is not performing properly.
Syntax
show cpu
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following example provides information on:
• swpd: Amount of virtual memory (swap space) used
• free: Amount of available memory
• idle: Amount of idle memory
• buff: Amount of memory used as buffers (I/O)
• cache: Amount of memory used as cache (kernel used memory)
• swap
— si: Amount of memory paged in (per/sec) from swap or the file system
— so: Amount of memory swapped out
• io: Disk input/output
— bi: Blocks (4K each) received from a block appliance
— bo: Blocks sent to a block appliance
• system
— in: Number of hardware interrupts per second—measures how busy the CPU is
— cs: Number of context switches per second—measures how busy the CPU is
• cpu: Measures (%) of CPU used in each of these areas—the total equals 100%
— us: Percentage of CPU used running the Infoblox product and other non-kernel processes
— sy: Percentage of CPU used running kernel processes
— id: Percentage of CPU that is currently idle
— wa: Percentage of CPU spent waiting for disk I/O
Note: If the combined io (bi and bo) and cpu wa values are high, it is a sign that the system is overloaded.
show date
The show date command displays the current date, time zone, and time of a NIOS appliance. Use this command if
you log in to an appliance from a different time zone. This command is helpful when dealing with a Grid that
comprises multiple appliances in multiple time zones.
Syntax
show date
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show date
Tue Aug 16:24:19 EDT 2006
show debug
The show debug command shows whether debug logging is on or off. When on, debug logging captures all traffic
and processes on the NIOS appliance. Due to the verbose nature and the extent of the information captured, these
log files grow at a rapid rate. For information on how to turn on or off the debug logging, see set debug on page 43.
Note: Infoblox recommends that you turn off debug logging unless Infoblox Support specifically directs you to turn
on this feature. If left on, debug logging can cause performance issues.
Syntax
show debug
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show debug
Debug logging status : enabled
show default_route
The show default_route command displays the default gateway settings for the NIOS appliance. For information
on how to change your default route settings, see set default_route on page 45.
Syntax
show default_route
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show default_route
Gateway for the default route: LAN1
IPv4 default Gateway: 10.35.0.1
IPv6 default Gateway: 2620:10a:6000:2400::1
show delete_tasks_interval
The show delete_tasks_interval command shows the time interval the appliance waits until it deletes the
completed and rejected tasks from the system. Once the tasks are removed, they are no longer displayed in the Task
Manager tab of Grid Manager. The default interval is 14 days. For information about how to configure this time
interval, see set delete_tasks_interval on page 46.
Syntax
show delete_tasks_interval
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show delete_tasks_interval
show delete_tasks_interval
Current delete tasks interval is 25 days
show dhcp_gss_tsig
The show dhcp_gss_tsig commands provide information about an Infoblox DHCP server that is configured to send
GSS-TSIG authenticated DDNS updates to an AD integrated DNS server. You can use these commands to verify your
configuration and troubleshoot potential issues. You can also test whether the appliance can communicate with the
Key Distribution Center (KDC) and the DNS server.
Syntax
show dhcp_gss_tsig config
show dhcp_gss_tsig keytab
show dhcp_gss_tsig test dns {ns-ip}
show dhcp_gss_tsig test kdc {kdc-ip} {principal}
Argument Description
config Displays configuration information and runs tests to verify the
configuration.
keytab Displays information about the keytab file that is in use by the appliance.
test dns Tests the configuration by verifying that the destination DNS server is
reachable.
You must enter the IP address of the destination DNS server.
test kdc Tests the configuration by obtaining a test Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT))
from the configured KDC.
You must specify the following:
• IP address of the AD domain controller that hosts the KDC for the
domain
• The Kerberos principal you specified when you generated the keytab
file, in the following format: username/instance@REALM
— username/instance: The AD user name for the NIOS
appliance and the FQDN of the appliance. This entry must be
the same on the AD domain controller and the Infoblox
appliance.
— REALM: The Kerberos realm in uppercase.
Examples
Displaying GSS-TSIG configuration information and run a test
The show dhcp_gss_tsig config command displays the following information:
• Whether DHCP and GSS-TSIG dynamic DNS updates are enabled on the appliance
• The system time in UTC
• Information about the KDC, principal, and domain
After it displays information, the appliance can test if it can obtain a TGT from the KDC and provides information about
that transaction. Note that the TGT is for test purposes only and does not affect the data used by DHCP and DNS.
It can also test the external zones that are supposed to receive the DDNS updates as follows:
• Verify if the external zones specified in the member’s network view match the member’s domain
• Query the name server IP address for the address of the FQDN from the DNS principal
• Query the name server for the SOA of the zone. It displays a warning if the name server does not respond or if
the result does not list the FQDN from the DNS principal as authoritative.
Server: krbtgt/CORP100.LOCAL@CORP100.LOCAL
Client: jdoe/instance@CORP100.LOCAL
Ticket etype: arcfour-hmac-md5, kvno 2
Ticket length: 957
Auth time: Oct 21 12:30:01 2008
End time: Oct 21 13:30:01 2008
Ticket flags: initial, pre-authenticated
Addresses: addressless
show dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size
The show dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size displays the current DHCP receive socket buffer size. The default is 1,536
kilobytes. For information about how to set the receive socket buffer size, see set dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size on
page 47.
Syntax
show dhcpd_recv_sock_buf_size
This command has no arguments.
Examples
show dhcpv6_gss_tsig
The show dhcpv6_gss_tsig commands provide information about an Infoblox DHCP server for IPv6 that is
configured to send GSS-TSIG authenticated DDNS updates to an AD integrated DNS server. You can use these
commands to verify your configuration and troubleshoot potential issues. You can also test whether the appliance
can communicate with the Key Distribution Center (KDC) and the DNS server.
Syntax
show dhcpv6_gss_tsig config
show dhcpv6_gss_tsig keytab
show dhcpv6_gss_tsig test dns {ns-ip}
show dhcpv6_gss_tsig test kdc {kdc-ip} {principal}
Argument Description
config Displays configuration information and runs tests to verify the
configuration.
keytab Displays information about the keytab file that is in use by the appliance.
dns Tests the configuration by verifying that the destination DNS server is
reachable.
You must enter the IP address of the destination DNS server.
kdc Tests the configuration by obtaining a test Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT))
from the configured KDC.
You must specify the following:
• IP address of the AD domain controller that hosts the KDC for the
domain
• The Kerberos principal you specified when you generated the keytab
file, in the following format: username/instance@REALM
— username/instance: The AD user name for the NIOS
appliance and the FQDN of the appliance. This entry must be
the same on the AD domain controller and the Infoblox
appliance.
— REALM: The Kerberos realm in uppercase.
show disk
The show disk command displays the disk space that is used. Use this command to verify the amount of free disk
space on the NIOS and vNIOS virtual appliances. Infoblox recommends that you regularly check the available disk
space. Clear off outdated logs to maintain maximum available disk space. You should not allow the disk to become
completely full because this can be detrimental to the performance of the appliance.
Syntax
show disk
This command has no arguments.
Examples
show dns
The show dns command displays DNS query statistics for all DNS views. It also displays the recursive cache for the
specified DNS views. This command displays IDN data in punycode.
Syntax
show dns {stats | cache [wait_time ntime][dns_view...]}
Argument Description
stats Displays DNS query statistics for all DNS views.
ntime The maximum time (from 1 to 600 seconds) to wait for the cache file to be
ready.
cache dns_view Specifies the DNS views for which you want to display the recursive
cache.
Example
Infoblox > show dns stats
success 10
referral 0
nxrrset 0
nxdomain 0
recursion 0
failure 10
show dns_gss_tsig
The show dns_gss_tsig commands provide information about an Infoblox DNS server that is configured to receive
GSS-TSIG authenticated DDNS updates from a DHCP server. You can use these commands for diagnostic purposes
and to troubleshoot issues.
Syntax
show dns_gss_tsig counters [crypto]| keytab
Argument Description
counters Displays information from the internal counters, which are
non-persistent and reset to zero when services are restarted. It displays
the number of TKEY (transaction key) requests the Infoblox DNS server
has accepted and the number of GSS-TSIG authenticated DDNS updates
received.
If you specify crypto, the display includes the number of successful and
failed attempts to establish a security by context, by encryption type.
keytab Displays information about the DNS keytab files that are in use by the
appliance.
Example
Infoblox > show dns_gss_tsig keytab
Vno Type Principal
4 des-cbc-md5 DNS/ns1.local.test@TEST.LOCAL
show dns_rrl
The show dns_rrl command provides information about the Grid or member DNS RRL (Response Rate Limiting)
settings. You can use the set dns_rrl command to configure the DNS RRL settings. For more information, see set
dns_rrl on page 49.
Syntax
show dns_rrl [member <hostname> | view <viewname> | grid]
Note: The show dns_rrl command accepts the member option only on the Grid Master.
Argument Description
member <hostname> The FQDN of the Grid member.
view <viewname> The name of the DNS view.
grid Show RRL settings for the Grid.
Examples
Infoblox > show dns_rrl grid
Grid RRL configuration:
responses_per_second: 200
window: 15 (default)
slip: 3
log_only: false (default)
show dscp
The show dscp command provides information about the Grid and member DSCP values in both decimal and
hexadecimal formats. You can use the set dscp command to configure the DSCP value. For more information, see
set dscp on page 51.
Syntax
show dscp
This command has no arguments.
Examples
For a Grid:
Infoblox > show dscp
Grid Level: 30 (Ox1e)
Member Level: Override grid setting
20 (Ox14)
show dtc_geoip
The show dtc_geoip command provides information about the GeoIP labels that are available in the current
MaxMind location database for the respective IP address. You can run this command only if you have installed the
DNS Traffic Control license. For more information about DNS Traffic Control, refer to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator
Guide.
Syntax
show dtc_geoip <ip-address>
Argument Description
ip-address Valid IPv4/IPv6 address of the host.
Examples
Infoblox > show dtc_geoip 54.243.36.49
Continent = North America
Country = United States
Subdivision = Virginia
show enable_match_recursive_only
Use the show enable_match_recursive_only command to view the status of the match-recursive-only option for
all DNS views on a specific Grid member. For information about how to use the match-recursive-only feature, see set
enable_match_recursive_only on page 52, and also refer to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.
The show enable_match_recursive_only command reports one of three possible states:
— True: The DNS view is set to use the match-recursive-only setting to restrict and filter client access for the
view.
— False: The DNS view does not use the match-recursive-only setting.
— Inherit: The default, where the DNS view inherits its match-recursive-only setting from the Grid.
Syntax
show enable_match_recursive_only
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show enable_match_recursive_only
View 'default': false
View 'dnsview1': true
View 'external': inherit
show file
The show file command displays specified groups and files that you can access for diagnostic purposes. You can
page through the display 10 lines at a time. Use this command to view files after you enable the bloxTools
Environment service.
Syntax
show file {groups | group}
show file group file1 [file2 ...] [follow]
If you use the show file command without any arguments, it displays all the files that you can manage with this
command. If you use the groups argument, a list of all groups is shown.
If you use the show file command with a group argument but no file, it displays a list of all the files in the
specified group. If you use the show file command with group and file arguments, you can specify a real-time
(live) view of the file—the same as the using tail -f arguments. You can interrupt the display by pressing Enter.
Argument Description
groups Displays a list of available groups.
group Displays a list of files for the specified group.
group file1 [file2 ...] Displays the specified (group) files.
follow Displays the contents of the file live, in real-time.
Examples
show hardware_status
The show hardware_status command displays information about the various hardware components of a NIOS
appliance. It displays the power supply status, fan speed, the CPU temperature, and status of the RAID array (for the
Infoblox-2000 only).
Syntax
show hardware_status
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following example displays the status of an Infoblox-2000.
Infoblox > show hardware_status
POWER: Power OK
Fan1: 5075 RPM
Fan2: 4927 RPM
Fan3: 4787 RPM
CPU1_TEMP: +42.0 C
CPU2_TEMP: +48.0 C
SYS_TEMP: +49 C
RAID_ARRAY: OPTIMAL
RAID_BATTERY: OK READY Yes 103 HOURS
Note: This command is not supported on vNIOS appliances on Riverbed and VMware. The vNIOS appliance displays
No sensors present when you enter this command.
show hwid
The show hwid command displays the hardware ID. The information provided by this command is required for
acquiring a new license.
Syntax
show hwid
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show hwid
Hardware ID: 4dcef037e91a403fe05e10ecd241
show ibtrap
The show ibtrap command displays whether SNMP traps and email notifications are enabled for the specified event
category.
Syntax
show ibtrap [category]
Argument Description
category Valid values are:
Fan, Bloxtools, Disk, Memory, CPU, MGM, HSM, Login,
PowerSupply, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, RootFS,
Database,R AID, HA, MSServer, Backup, Clear, SNMP, LCD,
SSH, SerialConsole, ENAT, Network, Cluster, Controld,
OSPF, IFMAP, BGP, CaptivePortal, DuplicateIP, License,
System, Syslog, DiscoveryConflict, ReportingVolume,
DisconnectedGrid
Example
Infoblox > show ibtrap Fan
Trap Category: Fan
snmp: true
email: false
show interface
The show interface command displays network interface details. The information reveals how the NIOS appliance
is connected to the network. It shows line rate, broadcast address, and whether packets are being dropped. This
information allows you to check the status, find the MAC address of an appliance, and provides statistics on the
quality of the network signal. This command also displays whether IPv6 is enabled. On the Infoblox-250, -550-A,
-1050-A, -1550-A, -1552-A, -2000, and -2000-A appliances, the appliance displays information about the LAN2 port
as well. It also displays the bonded interface information when NIC bonding is enabled in the NIOS appliance.
For information about how to change your interface settings, see set interface on page 57.
Syntax
show interface [name | all]
Argument Description
name Displays information about a specific interface. Enter one of the
following: lan, lan2, ha, mgmt, or loopback.
all Displays information about all interfaces.
Example
The following example illustrates how you can use the show interface command to view the IP address and MAC
address of an appliance, and its network connection details. Note that when you manually configure the speed and
duplex of an interface, the appliance communicates only the settings. When you configure the Speed/Duplex
settings at 1000M/Full, auto-negotiating is required and the appliance displays Enabled (Speed/Duplex
configured by user) instead of Enabled in the Negotiation field, as shown in the following example.
Statistical information is also provided on the packets received and transmitted, as well as any errors that have
occurred. Lack of packet activity can be a sign of connectivity problems, dropped packages, overruns, or collisions.
Infoblox > show interface
LAN:
IP Address: 10.34.33.11 MAC Address: 00:30:48:98:63:AD
Mask: 255.255.255.0 Broadcast: 10.34.33.255
MTU: 1500 Metric: 1
IPv6 Link: fe80::230:48ff:fe98:63ad/64
IPv6 Status: Enabled
Negotiation: Enabled
Speed: 1000M Duplex: Full
DSCP Value: 30
Status: UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST
Statistics Information
Received
packets: 24812 bytes: 11660993 (11.1 Mb)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 frame: 0
Transmitted
packets: 23148 bytes: 11493844 (10.9 Mb)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 carrier: 0
Collisions: 0 Txqueuelen: 1000
LAN2:
IP Address: 10.1.1.35 MAC Address: 00:30:48:98:63:AF
Mask: 255.255.255.0 Broadcast: 10.1.1.255
MTU: 1500 Metric: 1
IPv6 Link: fe80::230:48ff:fe98:63af/64
Negotiation: Enabled
Speed: 1000M Duplex: Full
Status: UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST
Statistics Information
Received
packets: 11 bytes: 836 (836.0 b)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 frame: 0
Transmitted
packets: 0 bytes: 0 (0.0 b)
errors: 0 dropped: 0
overruns: 0 carrier: 0
Collisions: 0 Txqueuelen: 1000
Enter <return> to continue with More lines or enter q<return> to go back to command line
show ip_rate_limit
The show ip_rate_limit command displays the current rate limiting rules. You configure rate limiting rules to limit
access or block connections from external sources. The rules take effect immediately when you enable rate limiting.
For information on rate limiting and on how to configure rate limiting rules, see set ip_rate_limit on page 59.
Syntax
show ip_rate_limit
This command has no arguments.
Example
Viewing the current rate limiting rules
IP rate limiting is enabled.
Source Limit Burst
============================================
10.10.1.1 0 packets/minute 0 packets
10.10.1.2 5 packets/minute 5 packets
10.10.2.1/24 5 packets/minute 10 packets
all 5000packets/minute 5000 packets
show ipv6_bgp
The show ipv6_bgp command displays the local NIOS appliance’s IPv6 BGP configuration, reachability information
about neighbors, and BGP routes to destinations. You can specify the command with or without an argument. A
command without an argument defaults to show bgp route.
For information about how to write statistical information to syslog, see set bgp log on page 37.
Syntax
show ipv6_bgp {route | neighbor | summary | config}
Argument Description
route Displays the BGP routing table.
summary Displays the BGP protocol summary.
neighbor Displays information about all known BGP neighbors. If only IPv4 BGP
information is available, this command option displays IPv4 information.
config Displays the running BGP configuration file, including all IPv4 and IPv6
configuration, prefix lists and access-lists.
If no applicable information is available (for example, the current device has no IPv6 BGP configuration and hence no
IPv6 BGP neighbor information), you are returned to the NIOS CLI prompt.
Example
Infoblox > show ipv6_bgp summary
BGP router identifier 10.34.1.179, local AS number 1
RIB entries 3, using 288 bytes of memory
Peers 1, using 4560 bytes of memory
Notifications: 13 88
Updates: 219 0
Keepalives: 239773 192022
Route Refresh: 0 0
Capability: 0 0
Total: 240123 192135
show ipv6_disable_on_dad
The show ipv6_disable_on_dad command displays whether IPv6 is disabled, when a duplicate IPv6 address is
detected, on the corresponding interface.
Syntax
show ipv6_disable_on_dad
Examples
Infoblox > show ipv6_disable_on_dad
Disable IPv6 if duplicate IPv6 address detected: off
show ipv6_neighbor
The show ipv6_neighbor command displays the status, IPv6 address and link-local address (normally, the MAC
address of the neighboring port) of the IPv6 neighbor for the specified NIOS appliance interface–LAN, LAN2 or MGMT.
Syntax
show ipv6_neighbor <lan|lan2|mgmt>
If no applicable information is available (for example, the current device has no IPv6 configuration and hence no IPv6
neighbor information), you are returned to the NIOS CLI prompt.
Example
Infoblox > show ipv6_neighbor lan
fe80::204:96ff:fe1d:1980 lladdr 00:04:96:1d:19:80 router STALE
show ipv6_ospf
The show ipv6_ospf command displays configuration and statistical information about the OSPFv3 protocol (if
any) running on the NIOS appliance. For information on changing OSPF log settings, see set ipv6_neighbor on page
63.
Syntax
show ipv6_ospf {route | interface | database | neighbor | configuration}
Argument Description
route Displays the OSPF routing table, as determined by the most recent SPF calculation.
interface Displays the state and configuration on all interfaces configured with OSPF.
database Displays all OSPF database information.
neighbor Displays the OSPF neighbor information.
configuration Displays the running OSPF configuration file.
Examples
Infoblox > show ipv6_ospf
OSPFv3 Routing Process (0) with Router-ID 10.34.1.179
Running 11d03:14:41
Number of AS scoped LSAs is 2
Number of areas in this router is 1
Area 0.0.0.61
Number of Area scoped LSAs is 4
Interface attached to this area: eth1
show lcd
The show lcd command displays whether the LCD keys are turned on or off.
Syntax
show lcd
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show lcd
No LCD present
show lcd_info
The show lcd_info command displays status, CPU temperature, network settings, version, hardware ID, and
licensing information. It also displays the bonded interface information when NIC bonding is enabled in the NIOS
appliance. This command combines the output of the following CLI commands: show status, show temperature,
show network, and show license.
Syntax
show lcd_info
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show lcd_info
Grid Status: ID Grid Master
HA Status: Not Configured
CPU_TEMP: +45.5 C
Version : 4.2r2-0
Hardware ID : 553a25c34f45e4a2a2349d996ae1285
Note: This command is not supported on vNIOS appliances on Riverbed and VMware. On a Riverbed platform, the
show lcd_info command generates network settings and licensing information, but not the hardware
information. The No sensors present message is displayed in place of the hardware information.
show lcd_settings
The show lcd_settings command displays the value of these fields: lcd_autodim/lcd_brightness/lcd_hwident.
Syntax
show lcd_settings
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show lcd_settings
LCD settings can not be configured.
show license
The show license command displays information about the licenses installed on NIOS appliances, vNIOS
appliances, and Orchestration Servers. For information, refer to the Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide. You can use
this command to view licenses that were transferred from one vNIOS on VMware appliance to another. For
information on how to set your licenses, see set license on page 70.
This command displays Grid-wide licenses when you specify gridwide or all arguments. Without any arguments,
the static licenses for the member are displayed.
Syntax
show license [all | csv | gridwide | revoked]
Argument Description
all Displays all product licenses in a Grid.
csv Displays all product licenses in a Grid in csv format.
gridwide Displays Grid-wide licenses in a Grid.
revoked Displays vNIOS licenses that were transferred from one vNIOS appliance
to another.
Examples
Showing product licenses installed on a NIOS appliance
Infoblox > show license
Version : 4.3r2-5
Hardware ID : 6ddd3618a43027fdbb3b3ca9a29077a7
Version : 5.x-86034
Hardware ID : 6ddd3618a43027fdbb3b3ca9a29077a7
show license_uid
The show license_uid command displays the license UID of the Grid. The UID is required when requesting
Grid-wide licenses. The UID that the appliance returns is the same as the License Pool Container UID that is used for
obtaining dynamic licenses.
Syntax
show license_uid
This command has no arguments.
Examples
Infoblox > show license_uid
The grid-wide license unique ID (same as LPC_UID): e51f90527dce4708bc1ada576286d26a
show license_pool_container
The show license_pool_container command displays the license UID that is required when obtaining dynamic
licenses for vNIOS virtual appliances.
Syntax
show license_pool_container
This command has no arguments.
Examples
Infoblox > show license_pool_container
The Unique ID of the License Pool Container (LPC_UID): e51f90527dce4708bc1ada576286d26a
show log
The show log command displays a specified log file. It is helpful for obtaining diagnostic information. The syslog
file is shown by default if no log is specified. The IF-MAP log displays all the IF-MAP protocol related events. It
contains the XML messages communicated between Infoblox Orchestration Server and the clients.
Syntax
show log [ syslog | debug | audit | ifmapclient | ifmapserver ] <log num> [ tail <num>
| follow/regex/ ]
Use this command to display the contents of a specified log file.
Argument Description
syslog Displays the syslog log file.
debug Displays the debug log file.
audit Displays the audit log file.
ifmapclient Displays the IF-MAP log on the DHCP server when it is configured as an
IF-MAP client.
ifmapserver Displays the IF-MAP log on Infoblox Orchestration Server.
log num Allows you to view rolled logs by specifying a number from 0 to 9. You can
use this option when you display the syslog file, audit log, and ifmap log.
tail <num> Shows the last num lines from the log file or, if no number is specified, the
last 10 lines are displayed.
/regex/ Matches the pattern specified in regex and displays the matched lines
from the selected log file. To insert "/" in the search pattern, use escape
sequence \/. The search string starts at the first forward slash (/) ends at
the second forward slash (/), and ignores the remaining.
For information about regular expressions, see Appendix B, Regular
Expressions, in the Infoblox Administrator Guide.
Examples
Displaying syslog file
Infoblox > show log syslog
Aug 23 17:48:50 (none) syslog-ng[894]: new configuration initialized
Aug 23 17:48:50 (none) kernel: ip_conntrack version 2.4 (8183 buckets, 65464 max) - 224
bytes per conntrack
Aug 23 17:48:54 (none) kernel: ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): eth1: link is not ready
Aug 23 17:48:56 (none) kernel: e1000: eth1: e1000_watchdog: NIC Link is Up 1000 Mbps
Full Duplex
Aug 23 17:48:56 (none) kernel: ADDRCONF(NETDEV_CHANGE): eth1: link becomes ready
Aug 23 17:48:58 (none) ntpd[31091]: ntpd 4.1.2@1.892 Fri Aug 4 17:14:23 EDT 2006 (1)
Aug 23 17:48:58 (none) ntpd[31091]: signal_no_reset: signal 13 had flags 4000000
Aug 23 17:48:58 (none) ntpd[31091]: precision = 11 usec
Aug 23 17:48:58 (none) ntpd[31091]: kernel time discipline status 0040
Aug 23 17:48:58 (none) ntpd[31091]: frequency initialized 0.000 from
/usr/conf/ntp.drift
Enter <return> to continue with More lines or enter q<return> to go back to command line
Enter <return> to continue with More lines or enter q<return> to go back to command line
show logfiles
The show logfiles command displays log files and their respective sizes. You can use this command to gather
information on log file sizes, and determine how quickly they are growing. This is useful for managing disk space, as
it helps you determine when to download or rotate files. On Infoblox Orchestration Server, this command also
displays the IF-MAP log file size.
Syntax
show logfiles
This command has no arguments.
Examples
On a NIOS appliance
Infoblox > show logfiles
Logfiles present on the system
------------------------------
audit.log 8 k
infoblox.log 26327 k
messages 46 k
messages.0.gz 10 k
show log_txn_id
The show log_txn_id command displays whether DHCP transaction ID logging is on or off. By default, DHCP
transaction ID logging is enabled. Use the set log_txn_id to enable or disable logging of DHCP transaction IDs.
Syntax
show log_txn_id
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show log_txn_id
DHCP Transaction id logging turned OFF
show lom
The show lom command displays the LOM (Lights Out Management) settings for the IPMI interface. To configure the
network settings for the IPMI interface, use the set lom command.
Syntax
show lom
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show lom
LOM for Grid: enabled
LOM for member: enabled (inherit)
Network settings:
IP Address: 10.34.10.42
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway IP: 10.34.10.1
Users:
show lower_case_ptr_dname
The show lower_case_ptr_dname command displays information about whether the option to convert the domain
names in uppercase characters to lowercase for PTR records is on or off. For information about how to enable this
conversion option, see set lower_case_ptr_dname on page 74.
Syntax
show lower_case_ptr_dname
This command has no arguments.
Examples
Infoblox > show lower_case_ptr_dname
show lower_case_ptr_dname
default view: on, override_grid: on, grid: off, effective: on
show memory
The show memory command displays memory statistics on used and available buffers and cache. Poor performance
can be an indicator that the memory is full. If your NIOS appliance is not performing as it should, use this command
to verify whether or not the appliance is experiencing a memory problem. If so, Infoblox recommends that you call
Infoblox Support.
Syntax
show memory
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show memory
total used free buffers cached
Mem: 1032852 309904 722948 32864 242060
Swap: 2047992 0 2047992
Total: 3080844 309904 2770940
show mld_version
The show mld_version command displays the version of the MLD (Multicast Listener Discovery) protocol that is
running on the appliance. The appliance runs MLD version2 by default, but you can enable it to run MLD version 1
instead. (For information, see set mld_version_1) Note that MLDv2 is interoperable with MLDv1.
Syntax
show mld_version
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show mld_version
Current Multicast Listener Discovery Setting:
MLD Version: 2
show monitor
The show monitor command displays current network monitoring data, when network monitoring for DNS is turned
on. This command also provides information on the average latency of authoritative and non-authoritative replies to
DNS queries. Latency is the time it takes for a packet to cross a network connection, from sender to receiver.
Note: You must turn on network monitoring for DNS to view this data. For more information, see set monitor dns on
page 78.
Syntax
show monitor
This command has no arguments.
Examples
The following example for Network Monitoring for DNS shows information on the interval times in minutes, the
latency (in milliseconds), and the number of queries.
Syntax
show monitor dns alert
This command has no arguments.
Example
Viewing DNS alert thresholds
Infoblox > show monitor dns alert
DNS Network Monitoring is enabled.
Alerting is enabled.
DNS Alert Threshold (per minute)
===========================================
port over 70% of packets
txid over 100 packets
Syntax
show monitor dns alert status
This command has no arguments.
Example
Viewing DNS alert status
Infoblox > show monitor dns alert status
Data last updated: Mon Oct 6 14:47:12 2008
DNS Alert 1m 5m 15m 60m 24h Ever
============================================
port 8 12 12 12 12 12
txid 8 12 12 12 12 12
show named_recv_sock_buf_size
The show named_recv_sock_buf_size command displays the current BIND receive socket buffer size. The default
is 1,536 kilobytes. For information about how to set the receive socket buffer size, see set
named_recv_sock_buf_size on page 80.
Syntax
show named_recv_sock_buf_size
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show named_recv_sock_buf_size
DNS ‘named’ UDP receive socket buffer size: 5000
show network
The show network command displays the current network settings for the NIOS appliance and status with respect
to a Grid. For information on how to change your network settings, see set network on page 81.
Syntax
show network
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show network
Current LAN1 network settings:
IP Address: 10.34.33.11
Network Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: 10.34.33.1
VLAN Tag: 110
DSCP Value: 23
IPv6 Address: 2620:010A:6000:2400:0000:0000:0000:6508/64
IPv6 Gateway Address: 2620:010A:6000:2400:0000:0000:0000:0001
IPv6 VLAN Tag: Untagged
IPv6 DSCP Value: Inherited
HA enabled: false
Grid Status: Member of Infoblox Grid
show ntp
The show ntp command displays a list of the peers of the NTP server, along with status information about each peer.
Syntax
show ntp
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show ntp
remote refid st t when poll reach delay offset jitter
==============================================================================
*LOCAL(1) LOCAL(1) 12 l 47 64 377 0.000 0.000 0.008
When you execute the show ntp command, the NIOS appliance displays the following information:
• remote: The IP address of the remote peer.
• refid: Identifies the reference clock.
• st: The stratum of the remote peer.
• t: The type of the peer, such as local, unicast or broadcast.
• when: When the last packet was received.
• poll: The polling interval, in seconds.
• reach: The reachability register, in octal numerals.
• delay: The current estimated delay, in seconds.
• offset: The offset of the peer clock relative to the local clock, in milliseconds.
• jitter: The estimated time error of the system clock.
show ospf
The show ospf command displays configuration and statistical information about the OSPF protocol that is running
on the NIOS appliance. For information on how to change your OSPF settings, see set ospf on page 87.
Syntax
show ospf {route | interface | database | neighbor | configuration}
The show ospf command displays information about the OSPF configuration on the appliance, reachability
information about neighbors, and OSPF routes to destinations. You can specify the command with or without
arguments.
Argument Description
route Displays the OSPF routing table, as determined by the most recent SPF
calculation.
interface Displays the state and configuration on all interfaces configured with
OSPF.
database Displays all OSPF database information.
neighbor Displays the OSPF neighbor information.
configuration Displays the running OSPF configuration file.
Examples
Infoblox > show ospf interface
eth0 is down
OSPF not enabled on this interface
eth1 is up
Internet Address 172.32.0.61/24, Broadcast 172.32.0.255, Area 0.0.0.0
Router ID 172.32.0.61, Network Type BROADCAST, Cost: 100
Transmit Delay is 1 sec, State DROther, Priority 0
Designated Router (ID) 172.32.0.110, Interface Address 172.32.0.254
No backup designated router on this network
Timer intervals configured, Hello 10, Dead 40, Wait 3, Retransmit 5
Hello due in 00:00:01
Neighbor Count is 1, Adjacent neighbor count is 1
lo is up
Internet Address 172.16.10.10/32, Area 0.0.0.0
Router ID 172.32.0.61, Network Type LOOPBACK, Cost: 100
Transmit Delay is 1 sec, State Loopback, Priority 0
No designated router on this network
No backup designated router on this network
Timer intervals configured, Hello 10, Dead 40, Wait 3, Retransmit 5
Hello due in inactive
Neighbor Count is 0, Adjacent neighbor count is 0
show phonehome
The show phonehome command displays the settings of the phone home feature on the appliance.
Syntax
show phonehome
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show phonehome
Phone home enabled <Grid wide>: Yes
Send to Infoblox Support: Yes
Support ID: 8561
Address to send to:
support@infoblox.com
show query_capture
The show query_capture displays the captured DNS queries that are stored locally on the appliance. You can use
filters to restrict the DNS queries to specific time and date range, client FQDNs, and IP addresses. Note that the time
zone in the CLI console is the time zone of the Grid member.
Note: Using multiple CLI commands to filter data for the appliances with large number of captured DNS queries and
responses can significantly affect the system performance, protocol performance, and CLI command
performance
Syntax
show query_capture tail [<num>]
follow [[fqdn /regex/] [ip /regex/ | grep /regex/]]
[[fqdn /regex/] [ip /regex/ | grep /regex/]] [after [date] time]
[before [date] time]
You can specify the command with or without arguments. If you use the show query_capture command
without any arguments, it displays queries from the current capture file.
If you use the show query_capture command with follow, tail, before, after, fqdn, and ip arguments,
you can view queries for a specific data and time range, queries sent from the client FQDNs, and IP addresses.
Note: A capture file for logging DNS queries and responses is compressed every 10 minutes or when it reaches
100 MB in size, whichever comes sooner. A new current file is created when a capture file is compressed.
If you are running the show query_capture command with follow or tail when a new capture file is
created, the CLI console may return an error indicating that captured-dns-xxxxxx has become
inaccessible: No such file or directory. In these situations, you must execute the CLI command
again.
Argument Description
tail <num> Shows the last num lines from the capture file. If you do not specify a
number, only the last ten lines are displayed.
follow Displays continuously the lines till the end of the capture file as lines are
appended. In addition, you can use 'follow' with '/regex/' to search for
FQDNs, IP addresses, and regular expressions.
before [date] time Displays captured DNS queries before the specified date time starting
with the oldest saved log file. Make sure that you specify the date
(optional for today's date) in the day-month-year format (example:
25-oct-2014), and time in hour:minutes:seconds format (example:
10:09:30).
after [date] time Displays captured DNS queries after the specified date time until the
end of the current log file. The CLI console will not display DNS queries
when you specify the current date and time or a future date and time.
Make sure that you specify the date (optional for today's date) in the
day-month-year format (example: 02-aug-2014), and time in
hour:minutes:seconds format (example: 10:09:30).
Argument Description
/regex/ Matches the pattern specified in regex and displays the matched lines
from the capture file. To insert "/" in the search pattern, use escape
sequence \/. The search string starts at the first forward slash (/) ends at
the second forward slash (/), and ignores the remaining.
For information about regular expressions, see Appendix D Regular
Expressions, in the Infoblox Administrator Guide.
fqdn /regex/ Displays queries sent from the client FQDN. You can combine this option
with 'ip /regex/' as well.
ip /regex/ Displays queries sent from the client IP address. You can combine this
option with 'fqdn /regex/' as well.
grep /regex/ Displays queries by the regular expressions.
Examples
Infoblox > show query_capture
Note that the filtering options require significant CPU resources, which may affect
service performance.Infoblox recommends that you use this command only when necessary.
Note that the filtering options require significant CPU resources, which may affect
service performance.Infoblox recommends that you use this command only when necessary.
Note that the filtering options require significant CPU resources, which may affect
service performance.Infoblox recommends that you use this command only when necessary.
Note that the filtering options require significant CPU resources, which may affect
service performance.Infoblox recommends that you use this command only when necessary.
Infoblox > show query_capture after 18-Aug-2014 05:05:05 before 18-Aug-2014 06:05:05
Note that the filtering options require significant CPU resources, which may affect
service performance.Infoblox recommends that you use this command only when necessary.
show recursion_query_timeout
The show recursion_query_timeout command displays the maximum time allowed for a recursive query to wait
for a response before timing out.
You can use the ser recursion_query_timeout command to configure the recursion query timeout value. For
information, see set recursion_query_timeout on page 92. Setting the timeout value to 0 returns to the default
timeout behavior, which is to wait at least 30 seconds and up to 40 seconds before timing out.
Note: When you enable this on an HA pair, ensure that you run the command and set the same values on both nodes
of the HA pair. No service restart is required when you use this command.
These commands are designed to mitigate phantom domain attacks. For more information about this, refer to the
Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide.
Syntax
show recursion_query_timeout
Example
Infoblox > show recursion_query_timeout
Recursion query timeout (in seconds): Default (30)
show remote_console
The show remote_console command displays remote console access settings. This command allows you to see if
remote console access is enabled without accessing the GUI. You can set this option at the member level and the Grid
level. For information on how to change your remote_console, see set remote_console on page 93.
Syntax
show remote_console
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show remote_console
current remote console access settings:
Remote console access enabled (Grid-level): true
show reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode
The show reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode command displays the cluster maintenance mode settings.
For information about how to enable the reporting clustering mode, see set reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode
on page 95.
Syntax
show reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode
This command has no arguments.
Example
Maintenance Mode > show reporting_cluster_maintenance_mode
Reporting cluster maintenance mode is enabled
show routes
The show routes command displays the current IPv4 and IPv6 routing information on the NIOS appliance and
organizes the information according to the interface. This command is a valuable diagnostic tool for connectivity
issues.
Syntax
show routes
This command has no arguments.
Example
In the following example, default specifies the direct connection to the interface and the static routes are
represented (in this example) in bold. You specify static routes by manually entering them through the GUI.
Infoblox > show routes
From LAN:
10.34.33.0/24 dev eth1 scope link
default via 10.34.33.1 dev eth1
From LAN2:
10.1.1.0/24 dev eth3 scope link
default via 10.1.1.1 dev eth3
show scheduled
Use the show scheduled command to view the number of times per hour the appliance checks if it needs to restart
services when the scheduling task feature is enabled. The appliance restarts services only when the execution of a
scheduled task requires a service restart.
Use the set scheduled command to configure the value. You can set the value from 0 to 60, and the default value is
60. A value of 0 turns off the automatic restart feature.
Syntax
show scheduled task restarts
This command has no argument.
Example
Infoblox > show scheduled task restarts
Number of restarts per hour: 4
show security
The show security command shows the current security settings and whether access to the NIOS appliance
through the GUI is restricted. For more information, see set security on page 99.
Syntax
show security
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show security
current security settings:
Access restricted: false
show session_timeout
The show session_timeout command shows how long a session remains open when there is no user activity. For
more information, see set session_timeout on page 100.
Syntax
show session_timeout
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show session_timeout
Current GUI/CLI timeout is 31536000 seconds (8760:00:00)
show smartnic
The show smartnic command shows whether monitor mode for the Threat Protection service is on or off. When on,
monitor mode for the Threat Protection service is enabled and the appliance logs DNS packets (instead of dropping
them) that would have been blocked by threat protection rules. This information is recorded in the audit log.
For information on how to disable monitor mode for the Threat Protection service, see set smartnic monitor-mode on
page 101.
Syntax
show smartnic
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show smartnic
Firmware version: 3.8.1 Jul 21, 2014,
Log level: 6
Failed cores: None
Threat Protection: Enabled
Threat Protection monitor mode: Disabled
Threat Protection event stats: CRITICAL=0 MAJOR=0 WARNING=0 INFORMATIONAL=575349
show snmp
The show snmp command shows information about the SNMP object that you specify. You can enter the SNMP object
name or OID. This command is similar to the SNMP “get” operation. You can use the optional v3 command to get the
information using SNMPv3. For information about SNMP, see Chapter 6, Monitoring with SNMP in the Infoblox NIOS
Administrator Guide.
Use the set snmptrap command to send SNMP traps to management systems you specify.
Syntax
show snmp variable {name of an SNMP variable, in dotted or symbolic format} v3
{snmpuser}
Argument Description
name of an SNMP variable The name or OID (object ID) of the SNMP object you want to retrieve. For
example, you can enter sysName.0 or .1.3.6.1.4.1.2021.11.53.0.
snmpuser The user name of the SNMPv3 user account. This is optional. If you do not
provide a user name, the appliance uses the first SNMPv3 user on the list.
Examples
Displaying the host name
Infoblox > show snmp variable sysName.0
SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0 = STRING: ib-10-34-61-253.infoblox.com
show ssl_tls_ciphers
The show ssl_tls_ciphers command shows the SSL/TLS ciphers that are enabled for the NIOS appliance. You
can use the set ssl_tls_ciphers command to enable or disable the cipher suites. For information, see set
ssl_tls_ciphers on page 103.
Syntax
show ssl_tls_ciphers
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show ssl_tls_ciphers
1. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 enabled
2. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 enabled
3. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA enabled
4. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA enabled
5. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 enabled
6. TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256 enabled
7. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 enabled
8. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA enabled
9. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 enabled
10. TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA enabled
11. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 enabled
12. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA enabled
13. TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256 enabled
TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA disabled
TLS_DH_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA disabled
TLS_DH_DSS_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA disabled
TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA disabled
TLS_RSA_WITH_RC4_128_SHA disabled
TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 disabled
TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256 disabled
TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 disabled
TLS_DHE_DSS_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256 disabled
show ssl_tls_protocols
The show ssl_tls_protocols command shows the SSL/TLS protocols that are enabled for the NIOS appliance.
You can use the set ssl_tls_protocols command to enable or disable SSL/TLS protocols. For information, see
set ssl_tls_protocols on page 105.
Syntax
show ssl_tls_protocols
This command has no arguments.
Example
Displaying the enabled SSL/TLS protocols
Infoblox > show ssl_tls_protocols
TLSv1.0 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2
show ssl_tls_settings
The show ssl_tls_settings command shows whether SSL/TLS settings are set to the default or override mode.
You can use the set ssl_tls_settings command to change the SSL/TLS settings. For information, see set
ssl_tls_settings on page 106.
Syntax
show ssl_tls_settings]
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show ssl_tls_settings
SSL/TLS settings: default.
Use 'ssl_tls_protocols' and 'ssl_tls_ciphers' to see current settings.
show static_routes
Use the show static_routes command to display the current static route configuration on your appliance. To
configure static routes, use the set static_route command.
You can also use the show routes command to view the current IPv4 and IPv6 routing information on the NIOS
appliance and how the information is organized according to the interfaces.
Syntax
show static_routes [v4|v6]
Argument Description
v4|v6 Shows IPv4 or IPv6 static routes. If this is not specified, static routes for
both IPv4 and IPv6 are displayed.
Examples
Displaying IPv4 Static Routes
Infoblox > show static_routes v4
Position Destination Gateway
1 1.1.1.1/32 192.168.1.11
2 1.1.1.2/32 192.168.1.12
3 1.1.1.11/32 192.168.1.21
4 1.1.1.3/32 192.168.1.13
5 1.1.1.4/32 192.168.1.14
6 1.1.1.5/32 192.168.1.15
7 1.1.1.6/32 192.168.1.16
8 1.1.1.7/32 192.168.1.17
9 1.1.1.8/32 192.168.1.18
10 1.1.1.9/32 192.168.1.19
11 1.1.1.10/32 192.168.1.20
show status
The show status command shows the Grid and HA status. You can use this command to gather information about
the current state of a Grid.
Syntax
show status
This command has no arguments.
Example
Status of Grid Master
Infoblox > show status
Grid Status: ID Grid Master
HA Status: Not Configured
Status of HA member
Infoblox > show status
Grid Status: ID Grid Member
HA Status: Active
Hostname: member1.infoblox.com
Grid Master IP: 10.35.113.15
Note: If the Grid member uses IPv6 communication protocol to join a dual mode Grid, then IPv6 address of the
Grid Master is displayed.
show support_access
The show support_access command shows whether the support_access function is enabled. By default, the
support_access function is disabled. For more information on the support_access function, see set support_access
on page 109.
Syntax
show support_access
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show support_access
current support access settings:
Support access enabled (Grid-level): true
show tech-support
The show tech-support command displays output for all show commands. It is a labor saving command that allows
you to view the information provided by all the show commands. Using the log argument allows you to save the
output to a log file that is included in the support bundle.
Syntax
show tech-support [log]
Argument Description
log Saves the output to a log file that is included in the support bundle.
Example
Infoblox > show tech-support
Current date and time: Thu Aug 24 14:06:01 EDT 2008
Up time : 19:29
Version : 4.3r2
Hardware ID : 4dcef037e91a403fe05e10ecd241
Enter <return> to continue with More lines or enter q<return> to go back to command line
Version : 4.3r2
SN : 000100e081277a69
REVERT version is: N/A
No upgrade history found for this box.
show thresholdtrap
The show thresholdtrap command displays the trigger and reset values of the SNMP trap for CPU usage. The CPU
usage trap is disabled by default, and the trigger value is set at 100 and reset value at 0. For information about how
to configure the trigger and reset values, see set thresholdtrap on page 114.
Syntax
show thresholdtrap {type}
Argument Description
type The type of threshold trap. Enter CpuUsage to display the trigger and
reset values of the CPU usage trap. The trap is disabled by default, and
the trigger value is set at 100 and reset value at 0.
Example
Infoblox > show thresholdtrap CpuUsage
Trap type: CpuUsage
trigger: 80
reset: 71
show traffic_capture_status
The show traffic_capture_status command displays the status of traffic capture on the NIOS appliance. You
can use the set traffic_capture command to start or stop the traffic capture on a NIOS appliance. For more
information, see set traffic_capture on page 116.
Syntax
show traffic_capture_status
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show traffic_capture_status
Traffic capture is stopped.
3277072 bytes captured.
show upgrade_compatible
The show upgrade_compatible command shows whether your Grid can be upgraded to a later NIOS release. Use
this command to check if a Grid is compatible with a later NIOS release before you upgrade. For information about
appliances that are compatible with the release, refer to the latest release notes.
Syntax
show upgrade_compatible [major-number.minor-number]
Argument Description
major-number.minor-number The NIOS release to which you want to upgrade your Grid. You must enter
the release number in #.# format.
Examples
Infoblox > show upgrade_compatible 6.0
The Grid is compatible with release 6.0.
show upgrade_history
The show upgrade_history command displays the upgrade history of the NIOS appliance, showing how many
times the appliance has been upgraded and the versions for each upgrade. It also shows the revert version—the
version that you can go back to—which is the version of the software the appliance was (last) running prior to the
most recent upgrade.
Syntax
show upgrade_history
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show upgrade_history
REVERT version is: 4.0r1
[2006/08/14 19:05:48] Upgraded to: 4.0r2-4-06070517
show uptime
The show uptime command displays the uptime (hours and minutes) of the NIOS appliance since the last reboot. In
a test environment, this command can be used as a metric. In a production environment, this command is of less use
since the appliance remains continually functional.
Syntax
show uptime
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show uptime
Up time : 19:33
show version
The show version command displays the current version of the NIOS software that is installed on the NIOS
appliance. You can use this information when performing an upgrade to determine what version of the software to
upgrade to.
Syntax
show version
This command has no arguments.
Example
Infoblox > show version
Version : 4.0r2
SN : 000100e081277a69
Hotfix : N/A
show vpn_cert_dates
Use the show vpn_cert_dates command to display the start and end dates of the Infoblox appliance certificate.
This information is also included in the Support Bundle.
Syntax
show vpn_cert_dates
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following is an example of the command:
Infoblox > show vpn_cert_dates
Start Date=Dec 13 11:00:00 2003 GMT
End Date=May 20 11:00:00 2019 GMT
show wins_forwarding
Use the show wins_forwarding command to display the current configuration for WINS packet forwarding for the
Grid or a specific Grid member.
For information about how to configure WINS packet forwarding to Microsoft servers, see set wins_forwarding on
page 118.
Syntax
show wins_forwaring
This command has no arguments.
Examples
Execute the command on the Grid member that inherited the Grid settings
Infoblox > show wins_forwarding
Grid level WINS forwarding: enabled
Grid level WINS default server IP: 10.35.0.123
Execute the command on the Grid member that overrode the Grid settings
Infoblox > show wins_forwarding
Grid level WINS forwarding: Enabled
Grid level WINS default server IP: 10.35.0.123
Member level output interface: LAN2
Execute the command on the Grid member that overrode the Grid settings and packet forwarding was
disabled
Infoblox > show wins_forwarding
Grid level WINS forwarding: Enabled
Grid level WINS default server IP: 10.35.0.123
Member level output interface: LAN
shutdown
The shutdown command halts the NIOS appliance. The appliance is designed to operate continuously. However, if
you want to halt the appliance you can do so with the shutdown command.
Note: Once you shutdown the appliance using this command, you must manually bring it back up.
Syntax
shutdown
This command has no arguments.
Example
The following example uses the shutdown command.
Infoblox > shutdown
SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM? [y or n] y
Note: On a Riverbed Services Platform (RSP), the shutdown command restarts the Riverbed device instead of
halting it. Infoblox recommends that you use the Riverbed no rsp enable command to perform a
shutdown.
snmpget
Fetches the information from a discovered device’s SNMP data. You specify the IP address or hostname and the SNMP
Object ID (also often referred to as an SNMP variable) or its dotted numeric equivalent as defined in the device MIB.
Syntax
snmpget <hostname or IP address> <SNMP OID>
Example
The following example uses the snmpget command, specifying the IP address of a device discovered by NIOS, along
with the standard Object ID sysName.O to look up the hostname string for a device. You will need the community
string or privacy key to fetch the information.
Infoblox > snmpget 172.22.53.5 sysName.0
Enter SNMP Version (1, 2c or 3): 2c
Enter SNMP community string: *******
Created directory: /var/lib/net-snmp/cert_indexes
Created directory: /var/lib/net-snmp/mib_indexes
SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0 = STRING: DEVsw08
snmpwalk
Obtain a tree of information from a network device, using automatic SNMP GETNEXT commands. In the NIOS
administrative shell version of the snmpwalk command, you can specify the SNMP version, the community string,
and the desired Root Object ID (OID).
Syntax
snmpget <hostname or IP address> <SNMP OID>
Example
The following example lists a partial output from querying the root Object ID for a Cisco Nexus 5K switch (this
technique is also useful for looking up other Object IDs within a particular device):
Infoblox > snmpwalk 172.22.33.5 1.3
Enter SNMP Version (1, 2c or 3): 2c
Enter SNMP community string: *******
SNMPv2-MIB::sysDescr.0 = STRING: Cisco NX-OS(tm) n5000, Software (n5000-uk9), Version
5.1(3)N2(1b), RELEASE SOFTWARE Copyright (c) 2002-2011 by Cisco Systems, Inc. Device
Manager Version 5.2(1), Compiled 8/31/2012 17:00:00
SNMPv2-MIB::sysObjectID.0 = OID: SNMPv2-SMI::enterprises.9.12.3.1.3.798
DISMAN-EVENT-MIB::sysUpTimeInstance = Timeticks: (165293061) 19 days, 3:08:50.61
SNMPv2-MIB::sysContact.0 = STRING: who@where
SNMPv2-MIB::sysName.0 = STRING: DEVsw03
SNMPv2-MIB::sysLocation.0 = STRING: snmplocation
SNMPv2-MIB::sysServices.0 = INTEGER: 70
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORLastChange.0 = Timeticks: (40) 0:00:00.40
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORID.1 = OID: SNMPv2-MIB::snmpMIB
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORID.2 = OID: SNMP-VIEW-BASED-ACM-MIB::vacmBasicGroup
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORID.3 = OID: SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB::snmpFrameworkMIBCompliance
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORID.4 = OID: SNMP-MPD-MIB::snmpMPDCompliance
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORID.5 = OID: SNMP-USER-BASED-SM-MIB::usmMIBCompliance
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORDescr.1 = STRING: The MIB module for SNMPv2 entities
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORDescr.2 = STRING: View-based Access Control Model for SNMP.
SNMPv2-MIB::sysORDescr.3 = STRING: The SNMP Management Architecture MIB.
...
traceroute
The traceroute command displays information on the route IPv4/IPv6 packets. You can use this command to
determine the path of an IPv4/IPv6 query. This command provides information on the path packets travel and the
time it takes to reach the IPv4/IPv6 destination address.
Syntax
traceroute {hostname | ip_address} [ opt ]
Argument Description
hostname Fully qualified domain name
ip_address Valid IPv4/IPv6 address of the host
opt Can be any of the following:
• numerical (specifies to not interpret the IP address as a DNS name)
• src_addr (specifies the starting or “from” address)
• ICMP (specifies to use ping)
• v6 (specifies IPv6 hostname)
Example
The following example shows you how to use the traceroute command.
Infoblox > traceroute 10.1.1.1
traceroute to 10.1.1.1 (10.1.1.1), 30 hops max, 40 byte packets
1 10.1.1.5 (10.1.1.5) 1.951 ms 1.637 ms 1.734 ms
2 10.1.1.1 (10.1.1.1) 0.248 ms 0.284 ms 0.239 ms