chris.blackmor@amd.com (Chris Blackmor) writes:
On Wed, Mar 20, 2002 at 12:30:28PM -0800, Ben Rockwood wrote:
Hello Toasters.
Please forgive the stupidity of this post, but I've got to ask.
Why is it that commands like, rdfile, do not apper in the OnTap admin guide or the command references? Is this a "taboo" command? OnTap online help (ie: help command) doesn't list it either. How many other commands like this are there, and why isn't it listed among other commands?
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There are a bunch of "ninja" commands (as NetApp calls them). These can be powerful and very destructive so they aren't broadcast like normal commands. Some require you to "priv set advanced".
I think they don't tell all because they are afraid of having to help pick up the pieces. ;)
Except that "rdfile" (and worse, "wrfile") are actually available in admin mode as well as advanced mode! But sneakily "?" only shows them in the latter.
Chris Thompson Email: cet1@cam.ac.uk