Juniper Networks E-Series - Manual (Page 219)

Installing Software When a Firewall Exists
E-Series Routers
B-7
The software release will be copied from the user space to the system
space. This process can take several minutes.
Task 11: Save the Current Configuration
To save the current configuration, use the copy running-configuration
command:
host1#copy running-configuration filename.cnf
Task 12: Reboot the System
To reboot the system using the newly installed software:
1
Access Global Configuration mode.
host1#configure
Configuring from terminal or file [terminal]?
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
host1(config)#
2
Run the boot system command, specifying the .rel filename of the
software release.
For example:
host1(config)#boot system x-y-z.rel
The following message appears when you execute this command:
WARNING: It is recommended that you copy the current
running-configuration to a file prior to reloading a
different release of software.
3 Press <CTRL-Z> to return to Privileged Exec mode.
4
Check that the E-series router is ready to boot with the new software
release.
host1#show boot
If the old software version is still listed, verify that you completed the
previous steps correctly.
5
Run the reload command.
host1#reload
The following message appears when you execute this command:
WARNING: Execution of this command will cause the system to
reboot. Proceed with reload? [confirm]
The system reboots. The reboot may take longer than normal
because line modules initialize with the old version of the software,