Difference between show running-config and more system:running-config

[dzuba]

Why need two similar command for see running-config?

[Leo Laohoo]

Running-config is stored in different partition (hardware dependent).  

[d0nprintup1]

 The more command can view the contents of any file, not just the running configuration; see the command reference for more information.

[dzuba]

Is output in this case the same?

[Leo Laohoo]

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@dzuba wrote:

Is output in this case the same?

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Yes, the output is the same.  

[Rob Ingram · Accepted solution]

@dzuba the output is mostly the same, you must use the "more system:running-config" to display encrypted keys, i.e. VPN Pre-Shared Keys, these are not displayed in cleartext when just running "show run" command.

[MHM Cisco World · Accepted solution]

in IOS 

The more system:running-config command displays the same output as the show running-config command. 

in ASA 

When you view a configuration file that you have saved using the more command, tunnel-group passwords in the configuration file appear in clear text.

MHM