Saving security credentials in a config file
You can store and view the following security
settings in the running-config file associated with the current software
image by entering the include-credentials
command
(formerly this information was stored only in internal flash memory):
Local manager and operator passwords and (optional) usernames that control access to a management session on the switch through the CLI, menu interface, or WebAgent.
SNMP security credentials used by network management stations to access a switch, including authentication and privacy passwords.
Port-access passwords and usernames used as 802.1X authentication credentials for access to the switch.
TACACS+ encryption keys used to encrypt packets and secure authentication sessions with TACACS+ servers keys.
RADIUS shared secret (encryption) keys used to encrypt packets and secure authentication sessions with RADIUS servers.
Secure Shell (SSH) public keys used to authenticate SSH clients that try to connect to the switch.