Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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Purpose Command or Action
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file. copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch#
copy running-config
Step 6
startup-config
Related Topics
Example: Setting or Changing a Static Enable Password, on page 771
Protecting Enable and Enable Secret Passwords with Encryption
Follow these steps to establish an encrypted password that users must enter to access privileged EXEC mode
(the default) or any privilege level you specify:
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2. configure terminal
3. Use one of the following:
•
enable password
[
level level
]
{ password | encryption-type encrypted-password }
• enable secret [ level level ]
{ password | encryption-type encrypted-password }
4. service password-encryption
5.
end
6. show running-config
7.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password if prompted. enable Step 1
Example:
Switch> enable
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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How to Control Switch Access with Passwords and Privilege Levels