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copy running-config startup-config

Save the running config to NVRAM. Shortcuts: 'write', 'wr'.

Works on: Router, SwitchMode: enable
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What does the "copy running-config startup-config" command do?

Save the running config to NVRAM. Shortcuts: 'write', 'wr'.

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