Re-initializing Device with "Purified" Configuration

You can apply a "purified" version of the current configuration to enable proper functioning of the device. This is useful when the device has correct configuration, but for some or other reason it does not function properly. This may be attributed to accumulated "mess" due to lengthy and numerous configurations. Thus, this feature enables the device to do a "fresh-and-clean" start with the current configuration.

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To re-initialize the device with a "purified" configuration:

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In the CLI, type the following command:

# copy startup-script from running-config

When this command is run, the device 1) creates a CLI script file of the current configuration, 2) restores to factory defaults, 3) undergoes a reset, 4) applies (loads) the script file, and then 5) resets again (if required) for configuration settings to take effect.