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title: "Configuring vNIOS Appliances as Grid Members"
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# Accessing the NIOS CLI Using the Serial Console

To access the NIOS CLI console:

1. In the Hyper-V Manager, select the vNIOS instance.
2. From the **Action** menu, click **Connect**.

# Verifying and Monitoring

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