XenServer CLI Overview
• Automatically installed on all XS hosts
• Included with XenCenter
• Available as a standalone remote CLI – Linux
• Available for install on Windows
• SSL connectivity
• Runs against pool master server
• Runs against any host member by using host ID

XenServer CLI command structure

xe	Calls XenServer binary
Command-name	Comprised of object and action
Argument=value	Specifies the value used with the command. To use spaces add ""
Command recall	Use up arrow key to recall previously used commands
Command completion	Use TAB key to assist in completing a command

Menu-Driven Text Console
• Menu-drive text console
• XenServer functionality with no CLI or XenCenter
• Enabled by default and accessible from the XS console
• Use xsconsole command to gain access from XenCenter

Monitoring XenServer
• Alerts visible from XenCenter GUI
• Can be emailed to resource pool admin
• Can support custom fields and tags
• Can support custom searches
• Use xentop tool to monitor XS in real time

Events and Alerts
• Logging to a syslog server
• Alerts for defined events:
– Resource pool overcommitted alert
– Failed NIC bond
– Failed tolerable XS host
– Multipathing failure
– XenCenter out of date or new version available
• Alerts can be set at XS or VM level