Switch Memory and Configuration

Multiple Configuration Files

Saves a copy of the existing startup-config file in memory slot 2 with the filename workingConfig.

Assigns the workingConfig file as the active configuration and the default configuration for all subsequent reboots using either primary or second- ary flash.

Figure 6-19. Switch Memory Assignments After the First Reboot from SoftwareSupporting Multiple Configuration

In the above state, the switch always:

Uses the workingConfig file to reboot

The commands described later in this section enable you to view the current multiple configuration status, manage multiple startup-config files, configure reboot policies, and override reboot policies on a per-instance basis.

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