User's Manual

BACKING UP DEVICE

CONFIGURATIONS

Overview This chapter describes how 3Com Network Director can be used to

manage the software configuration of the 3Com devices on your

network.

You can use Backup, Restore and Setup to:

■ Save the software configuration of your 3Com devices.

■ Apply a software configuration, saved in the backup file, to either the

device from which it originated or to a replacement device of the

same type.

■ Copy the software configuration of one 3Com device to other devices

of the same type.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

■ Key Concepts

■ Backup Components

■ Restore Components

■ Setup Components

■ Examples

■ Useful Information and References

■ Key Considerations