test configuration

Syntax

Release Information

Command introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.

Command introduced in Junos OS Release 9.0 for EX Series switches.

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.

Options

filename

Name of the configuration file.

Required Privilege Level

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List of Sample Output

Output Fields

When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.

Sample Output

[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