Part $2$: Explore EXEC Modes

In Part $2$ of this activity, you will switch to privileged EXEC mode and issue additional commands

Step $1$: Enter privileged EXEC mode.

a$.$ At the prompt, type the question mark $(?).$

S$1>?$

Question:

What information is displayed for the enable command?

b$.$ Type en and press the Tab key.

S$1>$ en

Question:

What displays after pressing the Tab key?

This is called command completion $($or tab completion$).$ When part of a command is typed, the Tab key can be used to complete the partial command. If the characters typed are enough to make the command unique, as in the case of the enable command, the remaining portion of the command is displayed.

Question:

What would happen if you typed te at the prompt?

c$.$ Enter the enable command and press ENTER.

Question:

How does the prompt change?

d$.$ When prompted, type the question mark $(?).$

S$1$# $?$

One command starts with the letter $$C$$ in user EXEC mode.

Question:

How many commands are displayed now that privileged EXEC mode is active? $($Hint: you could type c$?$ to list just the commands beginning with $$C$.)$

Step $2$: Enter Global Configuration mode

a$.$ When in privileged EXEC mode, one of the commands starting with the letter $$C$$ is configure. Type either the full command or enough of the command to make it unique. Press the key to issue the command and press ENTER.

S$1$# configure

Question:

What is the message that is displayed?

b$.$ Press Enter to accept the default parameter that is enclosed in brackets $[$terminal$].$

Question:

How does the prompt change?

c$.$ This is called global configuration mode. This mode will be explored further in upcoming activities and labs. For now, return to privileged EXEC mode by typing end, exit, or Ctrl$-$Z$.$

S$1($config$)$# exit

S$1$#