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CHAPTER 4
Configuration Commands
This chapter explains how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to make, view and save
switch configuration changes.
Table 4-1 General Configuration Commands
Command Syntax and Usage
copy running-config startup-config
Copy the current (running) configuration from switch memory to the startup-config partition in
flash (save the new configuration).
Command mode: All except User EXEC
copy running-config {ftp|tftp}
Backs up current configuration to a file on the selected FTP/TFTP server.
Command mode: All except User EXEC
copy running-config backup-config
Copy the current (running) configuration from switch memory to the backup-config partition.
Command mode: All except User EXEC
copy active-config running-config
Copy the active (saved) configuration from switch memory to the running-config partition.
Command mode: All except User EXEC
copy active-config {ftp|tftp}
Copy the active (saved) configuration from switch memory to a file on the selected
FTP/TFTP server.
Command mode: All except User EXEC
copy backup-config running-config
Copy the backup configuration from switch memory to the running-config partition.
Command mode: All except User EXEC