DETAILED STEPS
Purpose
Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password if
prompted.
enable
Example:
Switch>
enable
Step 1
Enters the global configuration mode.
configure terminal
Example:
Switch#
configure terminal
Step 2
Configures the switch for user authorization for
all network-related service requests.
aaa authorization network
Example:
Switch(config)#
aaa authorization network
Step 3
Configures the switch for user authorization if
the user has privileged EXEC access.
aaa authorization exec
Example:
Switch(config)#
aaa authorization exec
Step 4
The
exec
keyword might return user profile information
(such as
autocommand
information).
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Switch(config)#
end
Step 5
Verifies your entries.
show running-config
Example:
Switch#
show running-config
Step 6
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch#
copy running-config startup-config
Step 7
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Configuring
Configuring Authorization for Privileged EXEC Access and Network Services