4.1 Configure Local Configuration Backup Schedule

Information

Using the job scheduler function allows the user to automate backups. This ensures that regular backups are created.

Rationale:

Having current backups creates an environment where the user can roll back a config in the event of configuration failure. Additionally in the event of a compromise a recent backup can get the device back up to running condition in a small matter of time.

Solution

switch(config)# scheduler job name [local backup]
switch(config-job)#copy running-config startup-config

Set up timetable for this backup.

switch(config)# scheduler schedule name [backups]
switch(config-schedule)# schedule name [backups]
switch(config-schedule)# time weekly [day 00:00]

Default Value:

not enabled

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/6524

Item Details

Category: CONTINGENCY PLANNING

References: 800-53|CP-9, 800-53|CP-10, CSCv7|10.2, CSCv7|11.3

Plugin: Cisco

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