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Back up Juniper network devices to restore a running configuration

This article describes an alternate command to back up Juniper network devices. The typical command used (show configuration) outputs the config in a format similar to a script, which cannot be copied and pasted to restore a running configuration.

First published date

10/8/2018 10:41 PM

Last published date

11/23/2021 2:38 AM

Overview

This article describes an alternate command to back up Juniper network devices. The typical command used (show configuration) outputs the configuration in a format similar to a script, which cannot be copied and pasted to restore a running configuration.

Product section

Kiwi CatTools

Cause

n/a

Resolution

Within the activity Dvice.backup.running config, go to Edit > Options tab.
Select Use Alternate command.
Paste the following command:
show | display set | no-more

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