configure

To enter the Configuration mode, use the configure command in the EXEC mode. If the replace option is used with this command, copies a remote configuration to the system which overwrites the existing configuration.

configure terminal

Syntax Description

configure

The command that allows you to enter the Configuration mode.

terminal

Executes configuration commands from the terminal.

Defaults

No default behavior or values.

Command Modes

EXEC

Usage Guidelines

Use this command to enter the Configuration mode. Note that commands in this mode write to the running configuration file as soon as you enter them (press Enter).

To exit the Configuration mode and return to the EXEC mode, enter end, exit, or Ctrl-z.

To view the changes that you have made to the configuration, use the show running-config command in the EXEC mode.

Examples

Example 1

/admin# configure

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.

/admin(config)#

Example 2

/admin# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands, one per lineAug.nd with CNTL/Z.

/admin(config)#

 

Related Commands

Command

Description

show running-config

Displays the contents of the currently running configuration file or the configuration.

show startup-config

Displays the contents of the startup configuration file or the configuration.