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Show running config (the one stored in ram and is currently in use) | Show running config (the one stored in ram and is currently in use) | ||
show running-config | show running-config | ||
Copy the in-use config to the startup config so that it will be used on the next boot | |||
copy running-config startup-config | |||
Apply weak encryption to all unencrypted passwords. This only changes what is displayed in the config file, any password typed through a network cable is still transmitted in plain text. | |||
service password-encryption | |||
Revision as of 23:55, 26 August 2025
These are commands for cisco IOS devices (switches, routers, etc)
Elevate to root user
enable
Enter global configuration mode
configure terminal
Show startup config (the one stored in nvram for next boot)
show startup-config
Show running config (the one stored in ram and is currently in use)
show running-config
Copy the in-use config to the startup config so that it will be used on the next boot
copy running-config startup-config
Apply weak encryption to all unencrypted passwords. This only changes what is displayed in the config file, any password typed through a network cable is still transmitted in plain text.
service password-encryption
Global configuration commands
Change the machine's hostname (does not require a reboot)
hostname
