6.2 Configuring the Switch  
  6.2.7 Managing switch operating system file  
An administrator should document and maintain the operational configuration files for networking devices. The most recent running-configuration file should be backed up on a server or disk. This is not only essential documentation, but is very useful if a configuration needs to be restored.

The IOS should also be backed up to a local server. The IOS can then be reloaded to flash memory if needed.

 

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Managing Switch Operating System Files

In this lab, the student will create and verify a basic switch configuration, backup the switch IOS to a TFTP server, and then restore it.

   
 

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Managing Switch Startup Configuration Files

In this lab, the student will create and verify a basic switch configuration, backup the switch startup configuration file to a TFTP server, and then restore it.

   
 

Lab Activity

e-Lab Activity: Managing the Switch Operating System Files

In this lab, the student will move files to and from the switch using a TFTP server.

   
 

Lab Activity

e-Lab Activity: Managing the Startup Configuration Files

In this lab, the student will move files to and from the switch using a TFTP server.

   
 

Web Links

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