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netlab: The Caveats of Using Startup Configurations

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Petr Ankudinov suggests using containerlab's startup-config option for initial lab deployments, but historical concerns with Cisco IOS configurations lead to using startup configurations as a last resort.

MAIN POINTS
  1. Petr Ankudinov recommends using containerlab's startup-config for initial lab deployments.
  2. Historical issues with Cisco IOS configurations cause hesitation in using startup configurations.
  3. Cisco IOS/XE no longer has the same configuration issues as in the past.
  4. Startup configurations are considered a last resort for some containers.
TAKEAWAYS
  1. Containerlab's startup-config option can simplify initial lab deployments.
  2. Historical configuration issues with Cisco IOS are largely resolved.
  3. Using startup configurations requires careful consideration of potential risks.
  4. Some containers support the use of startup configurations as a fallback option.
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