Troubleshooting Tip: FortiSwitch configurations removed after an upgrade

By default, configuration changes on a FortiSwitch are saved automatically. However, if configurations are lost after an upgrade, it is important to verify the cfg-save setting.

In some cases, the cfg-save option may be set to manual, meaning that any configuration changes must be saved explicitly using the command:

execute cfg save

If the switch is upgraded without manually saving the changes, all unsaved configurations will be lost.

Example: Manual Configuration Setting:

config system global
    set cfg-save manual
end

Recommended Solution:
To ensure configuration changes are saved automatically and persist through upgrades, it is recommended to set cfg-save to automatic:

config system global
    set cfg-save automatic
end

This setting ensures that all changes are saved automatically after each configuration modification, reducing the risk of losing configurations during an upgrade.

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