Overview

Readers will learn how to properly format, sanitize and post configurations on the EdgeSwitch forums.

NOTES & REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable to the latest EdgeSwitch firmware on all EdgeSwitch models. Please see the Related Articles below for more information.

Devices used in this article:

Downloading the Configuration from the EdgeSwitch

The first step is to download the backup archive from the EdgeSwitch using the Web UI.

GUI: Access the EdgeSwitch Web UI.

1. Navigate to the Settings to download the backup archive.

Settings > System actions > Backup

2. Download the archive file by clicking on the button.

3. The EdgeSwitch will prompt you to save the configuration to your computer.

NOTE: The backup configuration is named backup-cfg and is included in the hostname.tar.gz archive.

4. Open the hostname.tar.gz archive using a file archival program such as 7-Zip.

5. Extract the backup-cfg file from the archive.

Now we can modify the contents of the config.boot file in order to sanitize (obscure) any sensitive information. Some examples are:

1. Open the cfg-backup file using a text editor.

2. Look for any sensitive information to obscure.

3. Save the edited cfg-backup file.

1. Use the Insert Code or the Spoiler Tag button.

2. Paste the configuration and insert it.

NOTE: If the configuration file is too large, you can also add it as an attachment.

3. Preview the message using the Preview tab.