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.
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You must have a secure FTP (SFTP) server and user account.
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You must have an Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 user account.
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You must have a Secure Shell (SSH) user account.
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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.
