How to export configuration from Extreme Networks XOS Device

The procedure for extracting configurations from Extreme Networks XOS devices can be done through the Extreme Networks Web Interface or using Command-Line Interface (CLI) via SSH on the Extreme Networks XOS device.

Using Extreme Networks Web Interface

Use these steps provided to retrieve the configuration of the Extreme Networks XOS device:

1. Access the Extreme Networks Web Interface:

   • Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the Extreme Networks device you wish to access.
   • Log in using your admin credentials.

2. Backup Configuration:

   • Once logged in, click the Backup button to download a copy of the current configuration to your local system.
   • A configuration file will be generated and downloaded to your computer.

3. Add file to Nipper:

   • You will now be able to retrieve the saved file from the server and add this into Nipper to be audited.

Using CLI (Command Line Interface)

To retrieve the configuration from an Extreme Networks XOS device via SSH, you can use the command-line interface (CLI) to export the configuration. Below is the step-by-step guide for retrieving the configuration using SSH.

Prerequisites:

• SSH access is enabled on the Extreme XOS device
• SSH client (like PuTTY or terminal) for connecting to the device
• Administrative credentials for logging into the device

Steps for Retrieving Configuration via SSH:

1. Enable SSH Access (if not already enabled):

   • On the Extreme XOS device, SSH should be enabled through the device's CLI or Web Interface. To enable SSH, run the following commands in Global Configuration Mode:
     
     ip ssh
     
     You may also need to configure the SSH parameters like the authentication method (password or public key) and user access.

2. SSH into the Device:

   • Open your SSH client (e.g., PuTTY on Windows or terminal on macOS/Linux) and connect to the device:
     
     ssh <user>@<device-ip>
     
     Replace <user> with the desired user, which must have admin privileges
     Replace <device-ip> with the actual IP address of your Extreme XOS device.

3. Log in with Admin Credentials:

   • Enter the admin username and password when prompted.

4. Export Configuration:

   • Once logged in, issue the command to retrieve and save the configuration. You can use the following command to show the running configuration:
     
     show running-config
   • Then simply copy the text to clipboard and paste into a text file on your local machine.

5. Add file to Nipper:

   • You will now be able to retrieve the saved file from the server and add this into Nipper to be audited.