Using the HMC remote command line

An alternative to performing tasks on the HMC graphical user interface is using the command line interface (CLI).

You can use the command line interface in the following situations:

• When consistent results are required. If you must administer several managed systems, you can achieve consistent results by using the command line interface. The command sequence can be stored in scripts and run remotely.
• When automated operations are required. After you develop a consistent way to manage the managed systems, you can automate the operations by starting the scripts from batch-processing applications, such as the cron daemon, from other systems.

On a local HMC, you can use the command line interface in the console window.