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Running Configuration File: Contains all configuration file commands, as well as all commands entered during the current session. After the switch is powered down or rebooted, all commands stored in the Running Configuration file are lost.

Image files: Software upgrades are used when a new version file is downloaded. The file is checked for the right format, and that it is complete. After a successful download, the new version is marked, and is used after the switch is reset.

Backup and restore of the configuration files are always done from and to the Startup Configuration file.

This section contains the following topics:

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Backing up System Files Restoring Files

Restoring the Software Image Activating Image Files

Backing up System Files

The Backup Page permits the network administrator to backup the system configuration to a TFTP or HTTP server.

Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Backup. The Backup Page opens.

Figure 3-89 Backup Page

The Backup Page contains the following fields:

Table 3-68Backup Page item description

Item

Description

Upload via TFTP

Enables to upload files via TFTP.

 

 

Upload via HTTP

Enables to upload files via HTTP.

 

 

TFTP Server IP Address

Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address to which the configuration

files are uploaded.

 

 

 

Destination File Name

Specifies file name for the uploaded configuration file.

 

 

Restoring Files

The Restore Page restores configuration settings that you previously saved to the TFTP or HTTP server.

Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Restore. The Restore Files Page opens.

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