Miscellaneous Gaia commands

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Get expert mode or root shell from CLI

Enable expert mode and access expert shell using following commands in CLI:

   set expert-password
   expert

Refer https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk27290

Change (not reset) user password from CLI

To change password for current user using CLI use:

   set selfpasswd

Refer https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R76/CP_R76_Gaia_WebAdmin/73101.htm

Changing VM eth0 IP in openserver

For changing VM eth0 IP in openserver use following commands on CLI using KVM access to the machine:

   show configuration
   set interface eth0 ipv4-address <> mask-length <>
   set static-route default nexthop gateway address <> on
   save config   

Rebooting machine

For rebooting machine using CLI use:

   reboot   

Or use "shutdown -r now" from expert mode.

Shutting down / halting machine

For shutting down / halting machine using CLI use:

   halt   

Or use "shutdown -h now" from expert mode

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