Related Topics
Example: Configuring NVRAM Buffer Size, on page 1586
Modifying the Switch Startup Configuration
Specifying the Filename to Read and Write the System Configuration
By default, the Cisco IOS software uses the config.text file to read and write a nonvolatile copy of the system
configuration. However, you can specify a different filename, which will be loaded during the next boot cycle.
Before You Begin
Use a standalone switch for this task.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
boot flash:/file-url
3.
end
4.
show boot
5.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Specifies the configuration file to load during the next boot
cycle.
boot flash:/file-url
Example:
Switch(config)# boot flash:config.text
Step 2
file-url—The path (directory) and the configuration filename.
Filenames and directory names are case-sensitive.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 3
Verifies your entries.show boot
Step 4
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