In Cisco IOS install mode, where are the package files stored?

The correct answer is A. In the bootflash or flash memory. In Cisco IOS install mode, package files (.pkg files and the packages.conf manifest) are stored in bootflash (on routers/switches with onboard flash) or flash memory (on platforms using removable flash), making option A correct. RAM (option B) is volatile and only holds the…

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AIn the bootflash or flash memory
BIn the system's RAM
COn an external USB drive
DIn NVRAM

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A
90% (37)
B
2% (1)
C
5% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

In Cisco IOS install mode, package files (.pkg files and the packages.conf manifest) are stored in bootflash (on routers/switches with onboard flash) or flash memory (on platforms using removable flash), making option A correct. RAM (option B) is volatile and only holds the running OS image - nothing persists there after a reload. An external USB drive (option C) can be used as a temporary staging area to copy files, but it is not the designated storage location for install-mode packages. NVRAM (option D) stores the startup configuration file, not software packages - it's far too small for that purpose.

Memory tip: Think "install = installed on flash." Just as you install software to a hard drive on a PC, Cisco install mode installs package files to the persistent flash storage on the device.

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#IOS Installation#Flash Memory Storage#Package Management#Bootflash

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