Command-line interface

All Forcepoint appliances share a common command-line interface (CLI) that supports all appliance management functions, including monitor, configuration, and troubleshooting.

After initial appliance configuration, performed with the firstboot wizard, the CLI can be accessed via SSH and a terminal emulator such as PuTTY. In addition, V Series and X Series appliances can access the CLI through the Virtual Console feature of the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), or by attaching a keyboard and monitor directly to the appliance. On VMware virtual appliances, the CLI can also be accessed in the vSphere Client.

The CLI has 3 modes: view, config, and diagnose.

For more information, see the Forcepoint Appliances CLI guide.