© 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. INTRO v Module Summary The Cisco IOS software platform is implemented on most Cisco hardware platforms, including switches and routers. The Cisco IOS CLI is used to communicate the configuration details that implement the network requirements of an organization. The startup of a Catalyst switch requires verifying the physical installation, powering up the switch, and viewing the Cisco IOS software output on the console. Like starting up a switch, the startup of a Cisco router requires verifying the physical installation, powering up the router, and viewing the Cisco IOS software output on the console. The CLI is used to configure the router name, passwords, and to enter console commands such as router interfaces and IP addresses.
© 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. INTRO v2.18-2