Release Notes

Release Notes for Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.1(7)E1

OL-8492-01

Before Upgrading to Cisco IPS 5.1(7)E1

Restoring the Current Configuration From a Backup File

To restore your current configuration from a backup file, follow these steps:

Step 1 Log in to the CLI using an account with administrator privileges.

Step 2 Back up the current configuration to the remote server.

sensor# copy scp://user@192.0.2.0//configuration/cfg current-config

Password: ********

Warning: Copying over the current configuration may leave the box in an unstable state.

Would you like to copy current-config to backup-config before proceeding? [yes]:

Step 3 Enter yes to copy the current configuration to a backup configuration.

cfg 100% |************************************************| 36124 00:00

Warning: Replacing existing network-settings may leave the box in an unstable state.

Would you like to replace existing network settings

(host-ipaddress/netmask/gateway/access-list) on sensor before proceeding? [no]:

sensor#

Step 4 Enter no to retain the currently configured hostname, IP address, subnet mask, management interface,

and access list. We recommend you retain this information to preserve access to your sensor after the

rest of the configuration has been restored.

For More Information

• For the procedure for adding remote hosts to the SSH known hosts list, refer to Adding Hosts to the

Known Hosts List.

• For the procedure for making a remote host a TLS trusted host, refer to Adding TLS Trusted Hosts.

Obtaining Software on Cisco.com

You can find major and minor updates, service packs, signature and signature engine updates, system

and recovery files, firmware upgrades, and readmes on the Download Software site on Cisco.com.

Note You must be logged in to Cisco.com to download software.

Signature updates are posted to Cisco.com approximately every week, more often if needed. Service

packs are posted to Cisco.com as needed. Major and minor updates are also posted periodically. Check

Cisco.com regularly for the latest IPS software.

Note You must have an active IPS maintenance contract and a Cisco.com password to download software. You