Managing Configuration Files; Prerequisites For Managing Configuration Files; Restrictions For Managing Configuration Files; Information About Managing Configuration Files - Cisco Catalyst 9400 System Management Configuration Manual

Managing Configuration Files

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Prerequisites for Managing Configuration Files

• You should have at least a basic familiarity with the Cisco IOS environment and the command-line
• You should have at least a minimal configuration running on your system. You can create a basic

Restrictions for Managing Configuration Files

• Many of the Cisco IOS commands described in this document are available and function only in certain
• Some of the Cisco IOS configuration commands are only available on certain device platforms, and the

Information About Managing Configuration Files

Types of Configuration Files

Configuration files contain the Cisco IOS software commands used to customize the functionality of your
Cisco device. Commands are parsed (translated and executed) by the Cisco IOS software when the system is
booted (from the startup-config file) or when you enter commands at the CLI in a configuration mode.
Startup configuration files (startup-config) are used during system startup to configure the software. Running
configuration files (running-config) contain the current configuration of the software. The two configuration
Prerequisites for Managing Configuration Files, on page 283
Restrictions for Managing Configuration Files, on page 283
Information About Managing Configuration Files, on page 283
How to Manage Configuration File Information, on page 290
Feature History for Managing Configuration Files, on page 317
interface.
configuration file using the setup command.
configuration modes on the device.
command syntax may vary on different platforms.
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