

The instructions here for the TFTP server configuration and operation are generic and there may be some differences in terminology with your TFTP server software. You can edit the file using a text editor and copy the new configuration back to a Cisco device. In this lab, you will use TFTP server software to back up the Cisco device running configuration to the TFTP server. A removable USB flash drive can also be used for backup purposes.

With the larger size of the CF memory, additional files can be stored for backup purposes. The IOS image for the router resides in the CF memory, and the router uses this IOS Image for the boot process. The CF is a removable memory module that has replaced the limited internal flash memory of earlier router models. In addition to a TFTP server, most of the current Cisco routers can back up and restore files locally from CompactFlash (CF) memory or a USB flash drive. Using a centralized TFTP server, you can back up files from many different Cisco devices. A TFTP server is a centralized and secure method used to store the backup copies of the files and restore them as necessary. A TFTP server is often used to backup configuration files and IOS images in production networks. It is important to maintain backups of the latest device configurations, as well as a history of configuration changes. Part 5: (Optional) Use a USB Drive to Back Up and Restore the Running Configuration Background / ScenarioĬisco networking devices are often upgraded or swapped out for a number of reasons. Part 4: Back Up and Restore Running Configurations Using Router Flash Memory Part 3 Use TFTP to Back Up and Restore the Router Running Configuration Part 2: Use TFTP to Back Up and Restore the Switch Running Configuration Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
