Cisco Systems OL-6426-02 manual Saving Configuration Changes, Summary, Where to Go Next

Appendix A Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills

Saving Configuration Changes

Saving Configuration Changes

You need to enter the copy running-configstartup-configcommand to save your configuration changes to nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) so that they are not lost if there is a system reload or power outage. This example shows how to use this command to save your changes:

router# copy running-config startup-config

Destination filename [startup-config]?

Press Return to accept the default destination filename startup-config, or enter your desired destination filename and press Return.

It might take a minute or two to save the configuration to NVRAM. After the configuration has been saved, the following message appears:

Building configuration...

router#

Summary

Now that you have reviewed some Cisco IOS software basics, you can begin to configure your router. Remember:

•You can use the question mark (?) and arrow keys to help you enter commands.

•Each command mode restricts you to a set of commands. If you are having difficulty entering a command, check the prompt, and then enter the question mark (?) for a list of available commands. You might be in the wrong command mode or using the wrong syntax.

•If you want to disable a feature, enter the keyword no before the command; for example, no ip routing.

•Save your configuration changes to NVRAM so that they are not lost if there is a system reload or power outage.

Where to Go Next

To configure your router, go to Chapter 1, “Basic Router Configuration,” and Chapter 2, “Sample Network Deployments.”

Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers (Fixed) Software Configuration Guide

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