Interface Group
Generally, a device provides multiple interfaces, many of which have
the same configuration. To simplify the configuration of interfaces,
create an interface group and add interfaces to the interface group.
When you run a command in the interface group view, the system automatically
applies the command to all the interfaces in the interface group.
In this manner, interfaces in a group are configured in batches.
Interface groups are classified into permanent
and temporary interface groups. Multiple interfaces can be added to
a permanent or temporary interface group to enable batch command configurations
for the interfaces. The differences between permanent and temporary
interface groups are described as follows:
- After a user exits the view of a temporary interface group, the
system automatically deletes the temporary interface group. A permanent
interface group, however, can be deleted only by using a command.
- Information about a permanent interface group can be viewed, whereas
information about a temporary interface group cannot.
- After a permanent interface group is configured, a configuration
file is generated. However, no configuration file is generated after
a temporary interface group is configured.