Chapter 2. The Basics of Device Configuration

Preliminary Configuration Steps— The basics of configuring a Cisco device running the IOS, starting with what to do when you receive the device in a shipping box.

The Help System— How to use the Help system in the IOS.

Nonprivileged and Privileged Modes— The two predefined user levels for accessing a Cisco device.

Memory Configuration Issues— Description of two of the memory types found on Cisco devices, NVRAM and Flash memory.

User Configuration Mode— The IOS method to perform dynamic configuration from a user prompt, from memory, or from a server.

Configuration Commands— Structure of configuration commands used by the IOS and examples of basic configuration commands.

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