Defines factory reset, which is the process of clearing the current running and start up configuration information on a router, and resetting the router to an earlier, fully functional state.
Factory reset is a process of clearing the current running and start up configuration information on a router, and resetting the router to an earlier, fully functional state.
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The factory reset process uses the factory-reset all command.
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The time required for a factory reset on a Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance depends on factors such as the type of storage and the devices present on the router.
Data erased or retained during factory reset
This table provides the information retained and erased during a factory reset:
| Command name |
Data erased |
Data retained |
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| factory-reset all |
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| factory-reset keep-licensing-info |
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Supported scenarios
Perform a factory reset in these scenarios:
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When you want to delete a Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance in a secure manner.
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If the router data is compromised due to a malicious attack, you must reset the router to factory configuration and then reconfigure it for further use.
Factory reset is supported on a Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance running on various platforms including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform cloud, VMware ESXi, and Hyper-V.