These advanced NSX commands are invaluable tools for network administrators and engineers tasked with maintaining the health and performance of NSX deployments. By leveraging these commands, professionals can gain deep insights into the network’s operational aspects, streamline troubleshooting processes, and efficiently resolve complex networking challenges.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
nsxcli -c 'get transport-zone status' | Retrieves the operational status of all transport zones, identifying issues with overlay and VLAN-backed segments. |
nsxcli -c 'debug transport-node <node-id> state' | Provides detailed state information of a specific transport node, useful for identifying configuration or state issues. |
nsxcli -c 'get logical-switch connectivity' | Checks the connectivity status of logical switches to troubleshoot overlay network issues. |
nsxcli -c 'diag edge health-check' | Runs health checks on NSX-T edge nodes, pinpointing potential problems affecting north-south traffic flow. |
nsxcli -c 'debug packet trace start --filter ip' | Starts packet tracing for IP traffic, aiding in the analysis of traffic flow and potential packet drops. |
nsxcli -c 'get firewall stats' | Displays statistics for the distributed firewall, helping to identify rule hits and potential misconfigurations. |
nsxcli -c 'list logical-router routes' | Lists all routes on logical routers, essential for troubleshooting routing issues within the NSX-T fabric. |
nsxcli -c 'get ipfix flow exports' | Shows details of IPFIX flow exports, useful for monitoring and analyzing network traffic patterns. |
nsxcli -c 'debug logical-port mirror start' | Initiates port mirroring on a logical port, enabling detailed traffic analysis for troubleshooting. |
nsxcli -c 'get vpn session stats' | Retrieves statistics for VPN sessions, crucial for diagnosing issues with VPN connectivity. |
nsxcli -c 'diag cluster inconsistencies' | Identifies inconsistencies within the NSX-T cluster configuration, aiding in the resolution of cluster-related issues. |
nsxcli -c 'test connectivity <source> <destination>' | Tests network connectivity between two endpoints, useful for pinpointing network reachability issues. |