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Simply back to startup-config

There are multiple ways to get back from the running-configuration to the startup-configuration on a Cisco router. One of the simplest ways is just rebooting the router, but this takes a couple of minutes. You can also issue a copy startup-config running-config, but that doesn’t actually replace the configuration, but merges both together.

A very powerful command to revert to the startup-configuration is:

configure replace nvram:startup-config

This command saves you some time because a reboot is not required.

René Jorissen works as Solution Specialist for 4IP in the Netherlands. Network Infrastructures are the primary focus. René works with equipment of multiple vendors, like Cisco, HP Networking, Juniper Networks, RSA, PaloAlto Networks, Microsoft and many more. René is CCNA (Routing & Switching, Security), CCNP , Cisco ASA Specialist and CEFFS certified. You can follow René on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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