backup (Dataplane)

Backs up the controller configurations.
Syntax
backup{ftp|sftp}ip-address / path [filename]user-namepassword
backup tftp ip-address / path [filename]
Command Default

The controller configuration is not backed up.

Parameters
ftp
Specifies an FTP server.
sftp
Specifies an SFTP server.
ip-address
Specifies the IP address of the server.
path
Specifies the path to the backup file.
filename
Specifies the file name.
user-name
Specifies the user name.
password
Specifies the password.
tftp
Specifies a TFTP server.
Modes

Privileged EXEC mode

Usage Guidelines

This command is supported on the SmartZone Data Plane controllers only.

Enter the FTP/TFTP/SFTP URL in the following format: ftp:///tftp:///sftp://ip-addresspathfilename

A user name and password must be specified if you are using an FTP or SFTP server.

Examples

The following example backs up the controller configurations and specifies the TFTP URL, path, and file name.

device# backup tftp 10.0.0.10 /tmp/filename.bak

The following example backs up the controller configurations and specifies the TFTP URL and path. The file name will be automatically generated.

device# backup tftp 10.0.0.10 /tmp/