Network Switch Configuration Management
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Where is the running configuration of a switch saved?

  • Switch flash memory
  • NVRAM section of Flash memory
  • DRAM (correct)
  • TFTP server

    • What is the purpose of the copy running-config startup-config command?

  • To save the configuration to a TFTP server
  • To delete the current configuration
  • To copy the startup configuration to the running configuration
  • To copy the running configuration to the startup configuration (correct)

    • What is the command to copy the startup configuration to a different filename on the device?

  • copy startup-config tftp:filename
  • copy running-config startup-config
  • copy running-config tftp:filename
  • copy startup-config flash:filename (correct)

    • Why would you not want to save configuration changes to the startup configuration?

    <p>Because you might want to change the configuration for a short time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the command to back up the running configuration to the startup configuration?

    <p>copy running-config startup-config</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you store the configuration of a switch?

    <p>In either the NVRAM section of Flash memory or a TFTP server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of storing multiple startup-config versions?

    <p>To roll back to a point in time if the configuration has problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended syntax to use when you are unfamiliar with the network device you are working with?

    <p>The formal and complete syntax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to restore a saved configuration over the current configuration?

    <p>copy flash:config.bak1 startup-config</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the reload command in privileged EXEC mode?

    <p>To restart the switch and reload the new startup configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the restriction on using the reload command?

    <p>It cannot be used from a virtual terminal if the switch is not set up for automatic booting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the system when the reload command is used and the system is set to restart on error?

    <p>It reboots itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you answer 'yes' when prompted to save the configuration after issuing the reload command?

    <p>The file you just restored is overwritten.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of backing up the configuration files to a TFTP server?

    <p>To ensure that the configuration is archived along with network data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of entering the copy startup-config running-config command?

    <p>Existing commands from the startup configuration are added to the running configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you be careful when using the copy startup-config running-config command?

    <p>It can lead to unintended results in the running configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the restriction that prevents the system from dropping to the ROM monitor?

    <p>To prevent the system from taking the remote user's control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when issuing the reload command?

    <p>Whether the current running configuration is the one you want to be active after reload.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the switch when the startup configuration file is erased during a reboot?

    <p>It enters the setup program for reconfiguration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the erase nvram: or erase startup-config command?

    <p>To clear the contents of the startup configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of deleting a stored configuration file without a backup?

    <p>The file cannot be restored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What command is used to delete a file from Flash memory?

    <p>delete flash:filename</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after the configuration has been erased or deleted?

    <p>You can reload the switch to initiate a new configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default behavior of the switch when deleting a file from Flash memory?

    <p>It prompts for confirmation before deleting the file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of having a backup configuration for a switch?

    <p>It saves you time in case the switch hardware fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a TFTP server to store switch configurations?

    <p>To protect the configuration in case of a catastrophic switch failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in uploading a configuration file from a switch to a TFTP server?

    <p>Verify that the TFTP server is running on your network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Cisco IOS built-in TFTP client?

    <p>To connect to a TFTP server on your network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the command to upload the switch configuration to a TFTP server?

    <p>#copy <a>system:running-config</a> <a>tftp://location/directory/filename</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have a backup of the switch configuration?

    <p>To save time in case the switch hardware fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

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