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Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers (Fixed) Software Configuration Guide
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Appendix A Cisco IOS Software Basic Skills
Saving Configuration Changes
Saving Configuration Changes
You need to enter the copy running-config startup-config command 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 .
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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.”