Backup A Configuration File; Overview - ZyXEL Communications GS1900 Series User Manual

33.3 Ba c kup a C o nfig ura tio n File
33.3.1 O ve rvie w
You can save various "snapshots" of your device to the server or your computer and restore them at a
later date, if required.
Click
Ma inte na nc e
back up your current Switch configuration and log files to a server or as local files to your computer.
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The following table describes the labels under
Table 188 Maintenance > Configuration > Backup
L ABEL
Backup
Method
Server IP
Content
Apply
Cancel
Chapter 33 Maintenance
> >
C o nfig ura tio n
Maintenance > Configuration > Backup
DESC RIPT IO N
Choose to use the Web Configurator to backup the configuration. Alternatively, choose
HT T P
to upload the snapshot to a TFTP server.
T FT P
To upload the backup to a TFTP server, enter the TFTP server IP address.
Choose the type of file for backup. You can back up configuration files (running, startup, or
backup) or log files (flash or buffer).
There are three different types of configuration files:
Ba c kup c o nfig ura tio n
configuration, and there are problems, you can revert to the Backup configuration without
having to restore a new file.
Sta rtup c o nfig ura tio n
Running c o nfig ura tio n
There are two different types of log files:
: Select this to save logs in the Switch's flash (permanent) memory.
Fla sh lo g
: Select this to save logs in the Switch's memory buffer. If the logs are stored in the
Buffe r lo g
Switch's memory buffer, the logs will be erased when the Switch reboots.
: Select this to upload the configuration/log files to the TFTP server. The log files
T e c h Suppo rt
contain useful information such as CPU utilization, history, memory and Mbuf (Memory Buffer)
log, and crash reports for issue analysis by customer support should you have difficulty with your
Switch.
Click to save the changes.
Apply
Click to discard the changes.
C a nc e l
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to display the screen as shown next. Use this screen to
Ba c kup
.
Ba c kup
– this is saved in the Switch. If you make changes to the current
– this is the configuration used when the Switch is booting up.
– this is the configuration when the Switch is running.
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