Starting the console and Network Shell on Linux and UNIX

The topic provides instructions for starting the console and Network Shell on Linux and UNIX.

Before you begin

You must have root privileges or be a part of the bladmin group.

To start the Network Shell

Enter either of the following commands:
/bin/nsh

<installDir>/NSH/bin/nsh

Replace <installDirectory> with the parent installation directory. The default directory is /opt/bmc/bladelogic, but it might have been changed at installation time.

To start the BMC Server Automation Console

Start Network Shell, and then start BMC Server Automation by running the following command:

<installDir>/CM/rcp/bsaclient.sh

Replace <installDirectory> with the parent installation directory. The default directory is /opt/bmc/bladelogic, but it might have been changed at installation time.