alias
Syntax
alias <name> <command>
no alias <name> <command>
Description
The
alias
command creates a shortcut alias name that can be used in place of a CLI command to simplify keystrokes and aid memory. The
alias
command is executed from the current configuration context.
Options
Specifiers
<name>
Specifies the alias for the CLI command. The alias name must not be an existing CLI command.
<command>
Specifies an existing CLI command for which to create the alias. The command must be enclosed in quotes.
It is recommended that you use an alias that does not have an existing tab completion in the CLI. For example, using an alias that starts with "show" or "int" would complete to "show" and "interface" respectively when you use the tab completion function.
Privilege
The
alias
command is executed from the current configuration context (operator, manager, or global). If the command that is aliased has to be executed in the global configuration context, you must execute the alias for that command in the global configuration context. This prevents bypassing the security for a particular context.
Restrictions
The alias name must not be an existing CLI command. Existing CLI commands are searched before looking for an alias command; an alias that is identical to an existing command will not be executed.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you configure no more than 128 aliases.
Example
This example shows the creation and use of an alias for the
show int custom
command to demonstrate how a command alias can simplify keystrokes when entering a command. The actual
show int custom
command is used first and then an alias is created for it and then used.
switch(config)# show int custom 1-4 port name:4 type vlan intrusion speed
enabled mdi
Status and Counters - Custom Port Status
Intrusion
Port Name Type VLAN Alert Speed Enabled MDI-mode
---- -------- ---------- ----- --------- ------- ------- -------
1 Acco 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
2 Huma 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
3 Deve 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
4 Lab1 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
switch(config)# alias sic "show int custom 1-4 port name:4 type vlan intrusion
speed enabled mdi"
switch(config)#
switch(config)# sic
Status and Counters - Custom Port Status
Intrusion
Port Name Type VLAN Alert Speed Enabled MDI-mode
---- -------- ---------- ----- --------- ------- ------- -------
1 Acco 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
2 Huma 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
3 Deve 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto
4 Lab1 100/1000T 1 No 1000FDx Yes Auto