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CLI
###
-The VyOS :abbr:`CLI (Command-Line Interface)` comprises an
-operational and a configuration mode.
+The VyOS :abbr:`CLI (Command-Line Interface)` comprises an operational and a
+configuration mode.
+
+Operational Mode
+================
Operational mode allows for commands to perform operational system tasks and
view system and service status, while configuration mode allows for the
-modification of system configuration. The :ref:`cmd-index`
-lists available commands and their functions.
+modification of system configuration. The list of all operational level commands
+is available at :ref:`operational_level_commands`.
The CLI provides a built-in help system. In the CLI the ``?`` key may be used
to display available commands. The ``TAB`` key can be used to auto-complete
@@ -69,6 +72,12 @@ When viewing in page mode the following commands are available:
* ``left-arrow`` and ``right-arrow`` can be used to scroll left or right
in the event that the output has lines which exceed the terminal size.
+Configuration Mode
+==================
+
+The list of all operational level commands is available at
+:ref:`configuration_level_commands`.
+
To enter configuration mode use the ``configure`` command:
.. code-block:: none