What is omcmd FOR LINUX?

omcmd

omcmd is a handy scriptable CLI program that helps you manage actions on a running ISC DHCP server using OMAPI. Pretty cool, right? It lets you create, remove, modify, and look up hosts and leases with ease. This tool was designed to work with a custom netreg application.

Getting Started with omcmd

Before diving in, make sure to install dhcp-devel. You’ll need to check where the include files for DHCP are located. Don’t worry if autoconf sounds tricky; just type 'make' and fix any errors that pop up!

How to Use omcmd

The basic usage format is:

omcmd [-k keyname secret | -K keyfile ] [-s server] [-v] < command > < objtype > < args >

The keyname and secret should match what’s in your dhcpd.conf file. Remember, the secret must be base64 encoded! If you’re using a 'keyfile', it should have the keyname on the first line and the secret on the second.

Commands You Can Use

You have several commands at your disposal:

• lookup: Find an object and print its properties.


• create: Create a new object.


• remove: Remove an object.


• modify: Change an existing object.

The Object Types Explained

The objtype can be one of these:

• host


• lease

Your First Argument Matters!

The first argument should be in this form: property=value (like ip-address=10.20.30.40). For removing objects, this is all you need!

Create & Modify Properties

If you're creating or modifying an object, you'll add more property=value strings. Here are some properties you can use:

• ip-address - e.g., ip-address=10.20.30.40


• hardware-type - e.g., hardware-type=1


• hardware-address - e.g., hardware-address=00:10:20:30:40:50


• state - e.g., state=free


• Name - e.g., name=mylaptop

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!