What is the "bootrom" or "bootstrap"?

I've heard this mentioned on here before, but never knew what it was. I dont recall my book mentioning it. Is it something I should be aware of ? Apparently some people "need" to upgrade their bootstrap before installing new IOS's?
Thanks

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forbesl

dissolved wrote:

I've heard this mentioned on here before, but never knew what it was. I dont recall my book mentioning it. Is it something I should be aware of ? Apparently some people "need" to upgrade their bootstrap before installing new IOS's?
Thanks

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/63/2600_architecture_23852.html

garv221

dissolved wrote:

bootstrap

Wasn't that a pirate?

dissolved

thanks for link

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