Network Switch Configuration Management

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?

Because you might want to change the configuration for a short time period (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

copy running-config startup-config (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you store the configuration of a switch?

In either the NVRAM section of Flash memory or a TFTP server (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To roll back to a point in time if the configuration has problems (C) 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?

The formal and complete syntax (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

copy flash:config.bak1 startup-config (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To restart the switch and reload the new startup configuration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the restriction on using the reload command?

It cannot be used from a virtual terminal if the switch is not set up for automatic booting (C) 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?

It reboots itself (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The file you just restored is overwritten. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure that the configuration is archived along with network data. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Existing commands from the startup configuration are added to the running configuration. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It can lead to unintended results in the running configuration. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent the system from taking the remote user's control. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when issuing the reload command?

Whether the current running configuration is the one you want to be active after reload. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enters the setup program for reconfiguration (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To clear the contents of the startup configuration (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The file cannot be restored (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

delete flash:filename (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the configuration has been erased or deleted?

You can reload the switch to initiate a new configuration (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It prompts for confirmation before deleting the file (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It saves you time in case the switch hardware fails (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the configuration in case of a catastrophic switch failure (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Verify that the TFTP server is running on your network (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To connect to a TFTP server on your network (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To save time in case the switch hardware fails (A) Signup and view all the answers