Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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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
Purpose Command 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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