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test configuration
Syntax
test configuration filename
Release Information
Command introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 11.1 for the QFX Series.
Description
Verify that the syntax of a configuration file is correct. If the configuration contains any errors, a message is displayed to indicate the line number and column number in which the error was found. This command only accepts text files.
Options
filename | — | Name of the configuration file. |
Required Privilege Level
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List of Sample Output
test configurationOutput Fields
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.
Sample Output
test configuration
user@host> test configuration terminal [Type ^D to end input]
system {
host-name bluesky;
paris-23;
login;
}
terminal:3:(8) syntax error: paris
[edit system]
'paris-23;'
syntax error
terminal:4:(11) statement must contain additional statements: ;
[edit system login]
'login ;'
statement must contain additional statements
configuration syntax failed
