Console Commands
Table 9–2 Basic Console Commands
Command Function See
boot
Starts the operating system or other
loadable software
The boot Command
continue
Returns from console mode to operating
system level (OpenVMS only)
The continue Command
halt
Halts the system The halt Command
help
Displays help for console commands The help Command
help advanced
Displays help about comprehensive help
commands
The help advanced
Command
help mips_emulator
Displays help for various
TURBOchannel device tests
The help Command
help set
Displays information about the
set
or
setenv
command
The help Command
help show
Displays information about the
show
or
printenv
command
The help Command
printenv
Shows environment variables The show or printenv
Command and Chapter 10
set
Sets an environment variable The set or setenv Command
and Chapter 10
setenv
Sets an environment variable The set or setenv Command
and Chapter 10
show
Shows environment variables The show or printenv
Command, and Chapter 10
test
Executes diagnostic tests The test Command and
Chapter 14
Using Console Commands 9–7
