Disabling Password Recovery - Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Security Configuration Manual

Disabling Password Recovery

Command or Action
Step 5
end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 6 show running-config
Example:
Switch# show running-config
Step 7 copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch# copy running-config
startup-config
Related Topics
Additional Password Security, on page 20
Example: Protecting Enable and Enable Secret Passwords with Encryption, on page 35
Disabling Password Recovery
Follow these steps to disable password recovery to protect the security of your switch:
Before You Begin
If you disable password recovery, we recommend that you keep a backup copy of the configuration file on a
secure server in case the end user interrupts the boot process and sets the system back to default values. Do
not keep a backup copy of the configuration file on the switch. If the switch is operating in VTP transparent
mode, we recommend that you also keep a backup copy of the VLAN database file on a secure server. When
the switch is returned to the default system configuration, you can download the saved files to the switch by
using the Xmodem protocol.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. configure terminal
3. system disable password recovery switch {all | <1-9>}
4. end
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Controlling Switch Access with Passwords and Privilege Levels
Purpose
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Verifies your entries.
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.
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