Saving and Loading CLI Script Files
You can save and load the device's configuration as a CLI Script file. Saving a CLI Script file can serve as a backup of your configuration and if needed, you can later load the file to the device to restore your previous configuration settings. You can also load a CLI Startup Script file.
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When loading a CLI Script file, the device resets only if it contains the reload now command (on the last line). For more information on this command, refer to the CLI Reference Guide. |
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When loading a CLI Startup Script file, the device needs to reset twice for its settings to take effect. |
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The saved file includes only parameters whose values you have modified. |
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To save the CLI Script file to a remote server (TFTP or HTTP/S): # write-and-backup to <URL with file name> |
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To save the CLI Script file to a USB stick plugged into the device: # write-and-backup to usb:///<file name>
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To save or load a CLI Script file through Web interface: |
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Open the Configuration File page: |
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Toolbar: From the Actions drop-down menu, choose Configuration File |
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Navigation tree:Setup menu > Administration tab > Maintenance folder > Configuration File |
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To save the CLI Script file, under the CLI Script group: Click the Save CLI Script File button, and then save the file to a folder on your computer. |
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To load a CLI Script file, under the CLI Script group, do the following: |
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Click the Browse button, and then browse to and select the file on your computer. |
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Click the Load CLI Script File button; the device loads the file and then resets with a save to flash. |
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To load a CLI Startup Script file, under the CLI Script group, do the following: |
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Click the Browse button, and then browse to and select the file on your computer. |
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Click the Load CLI Startup Script button; the following message box appears, informing you that the device will reset after the file is loaded. |
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Click Yes to continue (or No to cancel the file load). If you click Yes, the device loads the file and then resets with a save to flash for the settings to take effect.. |