How to encrypt password in Cisco switch

Situation: When running configure in a new Cisco switch, we can read enable password. The client wants to know how to hide it.

Resolution: Enable and run this command:

service password-encryption

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com