Cisco Systems Cisco 12008 manual Observing System Startup Performing a Basic Configuration

C H A P T E R 4

Observing System Startup

and Performing a Basic

Configuration

This chapter describes the initial system startup process and provides procedures for performing a basic configuration for your Cisco 12008.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Sources of Cisco IOS Software

•Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

•Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions

•Configuring the Cisco 12008

•Using the Setup Facility or the Setup Command

•Using the Global Configuration Mode

•Verifying the Running Configuration Settings

•Saving the Running Configuration Settings to NVRAM

•Reviewing the Running Configuration Settings

•Performing Other Configuration Tasks

•Configuring the Software Configuration Register

•Recovering a Lost Password

•Using Flash Memory Cards in the RP

•What to Do Next?

•If You Need More Configuration Information

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