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> # next-parent

> #### Syntax

> next-parent parentGroupName

> no next-parent

> #### Release Information

> Command introduced in JUNOSe Release 8.0.0.

> #### Description

> Links the current parent group to the next parent group in a hierarchy. Only external parent groups can be configured as next parent. The no version deletes the next parent group.

> #### Options

> - parentGroupName—Name of the next parent group

> #### Mode

> Parent Group Configuration

> #### Published: 2009-10-08

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