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Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration 4-1
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Observing System Startup
and Performing a Basic
Configuration
This chapter describes the initial system startup process and provides procedures for
performing a basic configuration for your Cisco 12008.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Sources of Cisco IOS Software
• Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
• Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions
• Configuring the Cisco 12008
• Using the Setup Facility or the Setup Command
• Using the Global Configuration Mode
• Verifying the Running Configuration Settings
• Saving the Running Configuration Settings to NVRAM
• Reviewing the Running Configuration Settings
• Performing Other Configuration Tasks
• Configuring the Software Configuration Register
• Recovering a Lost Password
• Using Flash Memory Cards in the RP
• What to Do Next?
• If You Need More Configuration Information