Chapter 14: Managing System Files; File Management Overview - Cisco Linksys SFE1000P Reference Manual

Managing System Files
The Managing System Files section contains the following sections:
• File Management
• Logs
• Diagnostics

File Management Overview

The configuration file structure consists of the following configuration files:
• Startup Configuration File — Contains the commands required to reconfigure the device to
the same settings as when the device is powered down or rebooted. The Startup file is
created by copying the configuration commands from the Running Configuration file or the
Backup Configuration file.
• Running Configuration File — Contains all configuration file commands, as well as all
commands entered during the current session. After the device is powered down or
rebooted, all commands stored in the Running Configuration file are lost. During the startup
process, all commands in the Startup file are copied to the Running Configuration File and
applied to the device. During the session, all new commands entered are added to the
commands existing in the Running Configuration file. Commands are not overwritten. To
update the Startup file, before powering down the device, the Running Configuration file
must be copied to the Startup Configuration file. The next time the device is restarted, the
commands are copied back into the Running Configuration file from the Startup
Configuration file.
• Backup Configuration File — Contains a backup copy of the device configuration. The
Backup file is generated when the Running Configuration file or the Startup file is copied to
the Backup file. The commands copied into the file replaces the existing commands saved in
the Backup file. The Backup file contents can be copied to either the Running configuration
or the Startup Configuration files.
• Image files — Software upgrades are used when a new version file is downloaded. The file
is checked for the right format, and that it is
This section contains information for defining File maintenance and includes both configuration file
management as well as device access.

Chapter 14: Managing System Files

File Management Overview
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