- Using the Cisco IOS Command-Line Interface
- EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
- show Command Output Redirection
- Overview: Basic Configuration of a Cisco Networking Device
- Using Setup Mode to Configure a Cisco Networking Device
- Using AutoInstall to Remotely Configure Cisco Networking Devices
- Unique Device Identifier Retrieval
Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide Cisco IOS Release 12.2SY
- Updated:
- July 11, 2017
Chapter: EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
Beginning in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(11b)E, EXEC-level Cisco IOS commands (such as show, clear, and debug commands) can be entered within any configuration mode (such as global configuration mode) by issuing the docommand followed by the desired EXEC command. This feature provides the convenience of entering EXEC-level commands without needing to exit the current configuration mode.
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Prerequisites for EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
You must have your network up and running with Cisco IOS Release 12.1(11b)E or a later release installed.
How to Enter EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
Using the do Command in Configuration Mode
To execute an EXEC-level command in any configuration mode (including configuration submodes), complete the tasks in this section:
DETAILED STEPS
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Example: Router> enable |
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
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Example: Router# configure terminal |
Enters global configuration mode. |
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Example: Router(config)# configuration command |
Allows you to execute any EXEC mode command from within any configuration mode. command --The EXEC command to be executed. |
Using the do Command in Interface Configuration Mode
To execute an EXEC-level command for a specific interface on a router, complete the task in this section:
DETAILED STEPS
Configuration Examples for EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
Example do show interface Command
The following example shows how to execute the EXEC-level showinterface command from within global configuration mode:
Router(config)# do show interfaces serial 3/0
Serial3/0 is up, line protocol is up
Hardware is M8T-RS232
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit, DLY 20000 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
Encapsulation HDLC, loopback not set, keepalive set (10 sec)
Last input never, output 1d17h, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
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Example do clear vpdn tunnel Command
The following example shows how to execute the EXEC-level clearvpdntunnel command from within VPDN configuration mode:
Router(config-vpdn)# do clear vpdn tunnel
Router(config-vpdn)#
Additional References
Related Documents
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Document Title |
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| Cisco IOS commands |
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| Cisco IOS configuration commands |
Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference |
Standards
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RFCs
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| No new or modified RFCs are supported, and support for existing RFCs has not been modified. |
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Technical Assistance
| Description |
Link |
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| The Cisco Support and Documentation website provides online resources to download documentation, software, and tools. Use these resources to install and configure the software and to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. Access to most tools on the Cisco Support and Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. |
Restrictions for EXEC Commands in Configuration Mode
You cannot use the do command to execute the configureterminal EXEC command because issuing the configureterminalcommand changes the mode to configuration mode.
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