System and method for auto-tab completion of context sensitive remote managed objects in a traffic director environment

Abstract

Described herein are systems and methods for providing software administration tools, for use in administering server configurations, such as in a traffic director or other type of server environment. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a command-line interface and/or command-line shell which provides an autocompletion feature for remote objects including wherein, in response to an instruction from an administrator to invoke the feature, the system determines configurable remote back-end objects based on the context of the command-line at the time of invocation, and uses the information to one of autocomplete the command-line input or provide a list of remote back-end objects.