Cisco DCNM User Manual

Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) with SFTP
Switch Configuration Backup
Document ID: 115754
Contributed by Jim Hicks, Cisco TAC Engineer.
Mar 06, 2013
Contents
Introduction
Prerequisites
Requirements
Components Used
Conventions
Procedure
Manual Backup
Automatic (Scheduled) Backup
Related Information
Introduction
This document describes how to back up a switch configuration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager
(DCNM) through SFTP.
Prerequisites
Requirements
Ensure that you meet these requirements before you attempt this configuration:
All switches to be backed up must have an FM_SERVER license.•
You must have a secure FTP (SFTP) server and user account.•
You must have an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 user account.•
You must have a Secure Shell (SSH) user account.•
Components Used
The information in this document is based on the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) 5.2(x).
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the
devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure
that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Conventions
Refer to Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document conventions.

Cisco DCNM Specifications

General

Category	Network Management Software
Vendor	Cisco Systems
Deployment Options	On-premises, virtual appliance
User Interface	Web-based GUI
Name	Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Supported Platforms	Linux, Windows
Supported Devices	Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco MDS Switches, Cisco ACI fabrics
Key Features	configuration management
Protocols Supported	SNMP, NetFlow
APIs	REST API
Scalability	Supports large-scale data center deployments
Purpose	Network management and automation for Cisco data center environments

Summary

Introduction

Prerequisites

Components Used

Conventions

Procedure

Manual Backup

Steps to back up a switch configuration using DCNM and SFTP.

Automatic (Scheduled) Backup

Steps to schedule daily configuration backups via the DCNM web interface.

Related Information