Purpose
Command or Action
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Switch(config)#
end
Step 4
Verifies your entries.
show running-config
Example:
Switch#
show running-config
Step 5
(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 35
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
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Controlling Switch Access with Passwords and Privilege Levels
Protecting Enable and Enable Secret Passwords with Encryption