How it works
Persistent objects
ipadm stores persistent interface and address configuration.
Separation
dladm handles links, VLANs and aggregations; ipadm handles IP.
Safety
Remote address changes can disconnect your management session.
Worked examples
Each example explains the question it answers, a reproducible starting point, what to look for, and operational precautions.
1. List addresses
Use this as a starting point for list addresses.
ipadm show-addrInterpretation: Check command output against the expected host configuration; record the before/after state.
Operational note: Run commands in a test environment first; confirm device names, privileges and release-specific options.
2. Show interfaces
Use this as a starting point for show interfaces.
ipadm show-ifInterpretation: Check command output against the expected host configuration; record the before/after state.
Operational note: Run commands in a test environment first; confirm device names, privileges and release-specific options.
3. Create IP interface
Use this as a starting point for create ip interface.
ipadm create-ip net1Interpretation: Check command output against the expected host configuration; record the before/after state.
Operational note: Run commands in a test environment first; confirm device names, privileges and release-specific options.
4. Add static address
Use this as a starting point for add static address.
ipadm create-addr -T static -a 192.0.2.10/24 net1/v4Interpretation: Check command output against the expected host configuration; record the before/after state.
Operational note: Run commands in a test environment first; confirm device names, privileges and release-specific options.
5. Review routes
Use this as a starting point for review routes.
netstat -rnInterpretation: Check command output against the expected host configuration; record the before/after state.
Operational note: Run commands in a test environment first; confirm device names, privileges and release-specific options.
Primary documentation
Read the relevant Oracle documentation for exact version-specific flags, supported platforms and limitations: Oracle primary reference ↗.
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