Version 3.1 SP2 Reference Guide - Extreme Networks

Configuration Managerperformed on demand, or can be scheduled to occur at regular times—once a day or once a week. TheConfiguration Manager supports Extreme Networks devices only.For devices running ExtremeXOS, both the current configuration file and any Policy files saved on theswitch are uploaded, and saved in .zip format. The individual elements of the zip file (configuration fileand policy files) can be inspected individually.The Configuration Manager also provides the ability to view the differences between configuration files,or between Policy files (for ExtremeXOS). If a baseline file exists, the Configuration Manager willautomatically check for differences whenever a scheduled archive upload is performed.Additionally, the Configuration Manager provides an interface for creating and editing ExtremeXOSscripts, and deploying them to managed devices.To start the Configuration Manager, expand the Network Administration folder and click ConfigurationManager.Configuration Manager FunctionsThere are multiple ways to invoke the functions provided by the Configuration Manager:●●●●Selecting an option from the Configuration > Tasks menu on the Ridgeline Tools menu fromNetwork ViewsSelecting Configuration manager from the Network Administration folderSelecting a device in Network Views, then selecting Configuration files from the Device menuUsing the menus at the top of the main Configuration Manager frameThe Config MenuThe Config menu contains the following items:Upload from deviceSchedule archiveDownload to deviceDownload increment todeviceUpload configuration from one or more devices. See “Uploading Configurations fromDevices” on page 345 for details on using this feature.Create a schedule for archiving configuration information from one or more devices.See “Scheduling Device Archive Uploads” on page 349 for details on using thisfeature.Download a saved configuration to a selected device. See “Downloading ConfigurationInformation to a Device” on page 354 for details on using this feature.Download an incremental configuration to one or more selected device. See“Downloading an Incremental Configuration to Devices” on page 356 for details onusing this feature.Baseline (valid only for devices running ExtremeWare or ExtremeXOS 11.4 or higher)Create for groupRemove from groupDesignate the selected saved configuration as the baseline configuration. If a devicegroup is selected, designates the most recent uploaded configuration file for eachdevice as the baseline configuration for that device. See “Creating a BaselineConfiguration File” on page 358.Remove the saved baseline configuration file, and reset the baseline time and baselinefilename in the status display. If a device group is selected, removes the savedbaseline files for all devices in the group, and resets the baseline status for thosedevices. See “Removing a Baseline Configuration File” on page 359.340Ridgeline Reference Guide