Backing up Cisco switch configuration is a critical task that should be done on a regular basis. If something happens to your switch and you need to restore the configuration, having a backup will make the process much easier.
To back up your switch configuration, you’ll need to use a TFTP server. First, connect to your switch using a console cable. Then, type the following command to start the TFTP server:
tftp server
Next, type the following command to backup …
In the event of a catastrophic hardware failure, being able to quickly restore a Cisco switch’s configuration can save significant time and hassle. Fortunately, Cisco provides a number of utilities to help with this process.
The first step is to create a backup of your switch’s configuration. You can do this by using the copy run start command from the privileged mode prompt. This will create a copy of your current configuration in the running-config file.
If you need to …
