Modifying The Switch Startup Configuration - Cisco Catalyst 2960 series Configuration Manual

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Modifying the Switch Startup Configuration

Specifying the Filename to Read and Write the System Configuration
By default, the Cisco IOS software uses the config.text file to read and write a nonvolatile copy of the system
configuration. However, you can specify a different filename, which will be loaded during the next boot cycle.
Before You Begin
Use a standalone switch for this task.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal
2. boot flash:/file-url
3. end
4. show boot
5. copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2 boot flash:/file-url
Example:
Switch(config)# boot flash:config.text
Step 3 end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 4
show boot
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.
Specifies the configuration file to load during the next boot
cycle.
file-url—The path (directory) and the configuration filename.
Filenames and directory names are case-sensitive.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Verifies your entries.