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Applying Pre-existing CLI Configuration Files
A pre-existing CLI configuration file is any .cfg file created to provide utility functions (such as clearing all statistics
during testing) or created off-line using a text editor. There may be pre-existing configuration files stored on the local
file system that can be applied to a running system at any time.
during testing) or created off-line using a text editor. There may be pre-existing configuration files stored on the local
file system that can be applied to a running system at any time.
Caution:
If a configuration file is applied to a system currently running another CLI configuration, any like
contexts, services, logical interfaces, physical ports, IP address pools, or other configured items will be overwritten if
the same command exists in the configuration file being applied. Take caution to ensure that you are knowledgeable of
the contents of the file being applied and understand what the service ramifications are if a currently running command
is overwritten. Also note that changes will not be saved automatically.
the same command exists in the configuration file being applied. Take caution to ensure that you are knowledgeable of
the contents of the file being applied and understand what the service ramifications are if a currently running command
is overwritten. Also note that changes will not be saved automatically.
A CLI configuration file, or script containing CLI commands, can be applied to a running system by entering the
following command at the Exec mode prompt:
following command at the Exec mode prompt:
configure url [ verbose ]
url specifies the location of the CLI configuration file to be applied. It may refer to a local or a remote file.
The following command applies a pre-existing CLI configuration file named clearcmds.cfg in the /flash directory.
configure /flash/clearcmds.cfg
Viewing Files on the Local File System
This section describes how to view a variety of files.
Viewing the Contents of a Local Device
The contents, usage information, and file system directory structure of any local device can be viewed by entering the
following command at the Exec mode prompt:
following command at the Exec mode prompt:
directory { /flash | /usb1 | /hd-raid }
Viewing CLI Configuration and boot.sys Files
The contents of CLI configuration and boot.sys files, contained on the local file system, can be viewed off-line (without
loading them into the OS) by entering the following command at the Exec mode prompt:
loading them into the OS) by entering the following command at the Exec mode prompt:
show file url { /flash | /usb1 | /hd-raid } /filename
Where:
url
is the path name for the location of the file and
filename
is the name of the file, including any extension.
Important:
Operator and inspector-level users can execute the show file command but cannot execute the
directory command.