Week Six

Command-Line Interface

The command-line interface (CLI) is like having an Instant Message conversation with your computer. The computer displays a prompt when it is ready to receive a message. Once a command is entered the computer executes the command, and when it is finished displays a new prompt and information about what it did. To access the CLI you can go to Start, Run and type cmd or command, or on newer versions of Windows type cmd or command in the search box on the Start menu. It can also be found in the Start menu under Programs, Accessories.

Common CLI Commands
dir - Shows you the contents of the directory where the prompt is focused.
cd (or chdir) - change the focus of the command prompt to a different directory.
md (or mkdir) - create a directory.
rd (rmdir) - removing a subdirecory.
ren (or rename) - rename a file.
del (or erase) - delete a file.

Sources:
Meyers, M. (2012). All-in-one CompTIA A certification exam guide: (exams 220-801 & 220-802). New York: McGraw-Hill.