Instruction manual

Chapter 2 Installation, Configuration and Management
NetScaler 9000 Series Installation and Configuration Guide - Volume 1 2-45
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z Accessing the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
z SNMP Support
z System Users and Groups
z Resetting the nsroot User Password
2.6.1 Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI)
You can access the NetScaler 9000 system’s CLI using any of the following
methods:
z Serial port
z Secure Shell (SSH)
z Telnet or FTP
Note: For information about the features of the CLI, see the NetScaler 9000
Series Command Reference.
2.6.1.1 Serial Port
Connect the serial port of the NetScaler 9000 system to your PC serial port
and start the Hyper Terminal program (or any other terminal emulation
program you prefer). The NetScaler 9000 system Login prompt appears (if it
is not then press ENTER for few times). Login to NetScaler 9000 system
using your Username and Password.
The CLI prompt
‘>’ is displayed on the monitor.
2.6.1.2 Secure Shell (SSH)
The SSH protocol is the preferred remote access method for accessing the
NetScaler system. You can connect remotely to the CLI using an SSH client.
1. Download and install one of these SSH clients (tested and supported by
NetScaler 9000 system):
z “SecureCRT 3.4” (Windows platform)
Available at site:
http://tucows.com/preview/194267.html
z “F-Secure SSH Client 5.2” (Windows platform)
Available at site:
http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/