Aliases

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

Aliases provide an alternate and convenient way to run commonly used commands without specifying long path names. The arguments available for the original commands apply for the command aliases as well.

Alias

Description

app

Provides commands for application-specific tasks such as backup, restore, and view status. If you type app without arguments, Avaya Aura® Device Services displays the available subcommands.

For example, to create a backup, run the app backup command.

svc

Provides commands for managing services, such as starting, stopping, and viewing status. If you type svc without arguments, Avaya Aura® Device Services displays the available subcommands.

For example, to start the services of Avaya Aura® Device Services, run the svc aads start command.

cdto

Provides an easy way to navigate through directories of the installed application. If you type cdto without arguments, Avaya Aura® Device Services displays the available subcommands.

For example, the following commands give the same results:

  • cd /opt/Avaya/DeviceSerivces/<version>/CAS/<version>

  • cdto cas