Deleting a next-startup configuration file
![]() | CAUTION: This task permanently deletes a next-startup configuration file from all member devices. Before performing this task, back up the file as needed. | |
Delete the next-startup configuration file if one of the following events occurs:
After you upgrade system software, the file no longer matches the new system software.
The file is corrupt or not fully compatible with the device.
If both the main and backup next-startup configuration files are deleted, the device uses the factory defaults at the next startup.
To delete a file that is set as both main and backup next-startup configuration files, you must execute both the reset saved-configuration backup command and the reset saved-configuration main command. Using only one of the commands removes the specified file attribute instead of deleting the file.
For example, if the reset saved-configuration backup command is executed, the backup next-startup configuration file setting is set to NULL. However, the file is still used as the main file. To delete the file, you must also execute the reset saved-configuration main command.
Perform the following task in user view:
Task | Command | Remarks |
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Delete a next-startup configuration file. | reset saved-configuration [ backup | main ] | If you do not specify the backup or main keyword, this command deletes the main next-startup configuration file. |