Chapter 3. Tcl Functioning in Cisco IOS

This chapter covers the following topics:

Understanding the Tcl Interpreter in Cisco IOS

Using Tcl to Enter Commands

Copying a Tcl Script to an Cisco IOS Device

Using Tcl to Examine the Cisco IOS Device Configuration

Using Tcl to Modify the Router Configuration

Using Tcl with SNMP to Check MIB Variables

Tcl operates as a process within IOS. It provides the capability of running Tcl scripts natively within IOS. As you will discover throughout this book, Tcl scripts can simplify repetitive tasks, automate processes, provide notification about specific events, or even be used to create a graphical user interface (GUI). Tcl is one of those tools that you need to have readily available in your tool ...

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