> # Restoring Zones

> ## Detailed Steps

> To restore the full zone configuration, follow these steps:

> 1. Choose Zone > Edit Local Full Zone Database.

> You see the Select VSAN dialog box.

> 2. Select a VSAN and click OK.

> You see the Edit Local Full Zone Database dialog box for the selected VSAN.

> 3. Choose File > Restore to restore a saved zone configuration using TFTP, SFTP, SCP, or FTP.

> You see the Restore Zone Configuration dialog box.

> You can edit this configuration before restoring it to the switch.

> 4. Provide the following Remote Options information to restore data from a remote server:
> 1. Using—Select the protocol.
> 2. Server IP Address—Enter the IP address of the server.
> 3. UserName—Enter the name of the user.
> 4. Password—Enter the password for the user.
> 5. File Name—Enter the path and the filename.
> 5. Click Restore to continue or click Cancel to close the dialog box without restoring.

> Note Click View Config to see information on how the zone configuration file from a remote server will be restored. When you click Yes in this dialog box, you are provided with the CLI commands that are executed. To close the dialog box, click Close.

> Note Backup and Restore options are available to switches that run Cisco NX-OS Release 4.1(3) or later.

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