Cisco Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(24)S

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The BGP Configuration Using Peer Templates feature introduces a new mechanism that groups distinct 
neighbor configurations for Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) neighbors that share common policies. This 
type of policy configuration has been traditionally configured with BGP peer groups. However, peer 
groups have certain limitations because peer group configuration is bound to update grouping and 
specific session characteristics. Configuration templates provide an alternative to peer group 
configuration and overcome some of the limitations of peer groups. 

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12.0(24)S

This feature was introduced.

12.2(18)S

This feature was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)S. 

12.3(4)T

This feature was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.3(4)T. 

12.2(27)SBC

This feature was integrated into Cisco IOS Release 12.2(27)SBC.